(Source from: srccyber.com)
Month: September 2014
Rising cyberspace threat boosts demand for security services – Channel NewsAsia
A recent report put the average “advanced persistent threats exposure” in Singapore at 41 per cent, higher than the global average of 36 per cent, and the figure could be even higher, said security software company FireEye.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
10 Top Principles of Effective Web Design – Shortie Designs
Like the phrase ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’, effective web design is judged by the users of the website and not the website owners. There are many factors that affect the usability of a website, and it is not just about form (how good it looks), but also function (how easy is …
Source: shortiedesigns.com
US, researchers warn of new computer vulnerability – Channel NewsAsia
A warning from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) said the flaw affects “Unix-based operating systems” powered by Linux and Apple’s Mac OS.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
EDB, NEC partner up to train cybersecurity professionals – Channel NewsAsia
Both parties will enlist qualified cybersecurity professionals and graduates to its one-year training programme to equip them with skills needed to counter the latest online threats.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
Govt to work with private, education sectors to fight cyber threats – Channel NewsAsia
The cyber environment is too vast and complex for a single stakeholder to have complete oversight, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said at the GovWare conference.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
Second apparent leak of hacked celebrity nude pictures: US media – Channel NewsAsia
More nude celebrity photos, purportedly including reality star Kim Kardashian, circulated social media on Saturday (Sep 20), in what appeared to be the second massive hacking-related leak in less than a month.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
PDPC to investigate M1 ‘security loophole’ – Channel NewsAsia
The Personal Data Protection Commission is in touch with M1 regarding an alleged security breach by a customer, wanting to flag a “loophole”, even though M1 says it has resolved the issue and put safeguards in place.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
Leaked: K Box Singapore database with more than 317,000 names – Channel NewsAsia
Continuing the recent string of publicized security breaches, personal details (such as the names, contact numbers and date of births) of more than 317,000 K Box members were leaked to several media outlets. A group calling themselves The Knowns have claimed responsibility for the leak, saying that it was in response to the recent increase in toll at Woodlands.
This attack only highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity, and to the fact that companies need to start investing more heavily in this area. Mr Boland, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of FireEye’s Asia Pacific operations, agrees, saying that that most organizations simply have not taken the necessary steps to protect themselves but definitely should as long as they are collecting personal data from their customers.
The Personal Data Protection Commission is currently investigating the matter. An organization who fails to make reasonable security arrangements to protect personal data in their possession may be fined up to S$1 million.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
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