Two major international ports fell victim to cyber-attacks within the span of a week, putting the shipping industry on alert for a possible threat actor targeting the entire sector. The…
Day: September 28, 2018
Uber Fined $148m for Breach Cover-Up
Attempting to cover up a data breach was a failed mission for Uber, who yesterday announced that it has agreed to a $148m settlement. The fine for its 2016 data breach and…
Blockchain is no ‘magic wand’ for cyber security
The decentralised nature of blockchain networks may deter some cyber crooks, but ASEAN organisations still need to pay heed to the security of their blockchain infrastructure. At that time, the…
The UK is an easy target for cyber-attackers — we must reboot our defences
It all started with a statue. In late April 2007 the government in Estonia proposed to remove a controversial Soviet war memorial from the capital city Tallinn. Vladimir Putin wasn’t happy about…
SingHealth server cyber attack did not get security update for 14 months
SINGAPORE – A server exploited by hackers to ultimately reach SingHealth’s critical system, leading to Singapore’s worst data breach in June, had not received the necessary security software updates for more than…
Maritime’s Journey to Digital
The maritime industry has usually been slower when it comes to transformation. However in recent years, the digitalisation and automation of its supply chain has significantly changed shipping from the…