Cybersecurity

Don’t hunt the fool’s gold in the AI gold rush

In the rush to experiment and deploy, many organisations overlook basic cybersecurity hygiene.

ServiceNow said that the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

ServiceNow agrees to buy cyber startup Armis for US$7.75 billion

The deal aims to deliver a strategic cybersecurity shield for real-time, end-to-end protection for all technology estates

ShinyHunters shared data from what it said were 14 users of Pornhub’s premium service.

Hacking group ‘ShinyHunters’ threatens to expose premium users of sex site Pornhub

Three of the affected people confirmed to Reuters that they had signed up to Pornhub’s premium service

ServiceNow has become a dominant platform for enterprise workflow.

ServiceNow nears up to US7 billion deal for cybersecurity startup Armis

A deal may be announced in the coming days, according to the sources

Apple’s statement carried few further details about the alleged surveillance and did not address questions about the number of users targeted.

Apple sends new round of cyberthreat notifications to users in 84 countries

The company is regularly warning users who may have been targeted by state hackers

The Asia-Pacific region encounters the most cyberattacks, accounting for just over a third (34%) of global incidents, according to CXC Global.

Cybersecurity hiring in Singapore surges with AI adoption, but talent gaps remain

Job postings in the sector record the highest jump in three years, notes job site Indeed

In October, US authorities indicted Prince’s Chinese-born founder Chen Zhi (top), accusing him of presiding over forced labour camps in Cambodia where trafficked workers conduct online scams.

Thailand seizes US$300m in assets linked to cyberscam networks

Thailand says it had seized around 100 items from Prince Group founder, including land, cash, jewellery.

There were concerns that the app “Sanchar Saathi” – meaning communication partner in Hindi- might be used for surveillance, and that it could not be removed.

India walks back mandatory government app after backlash

It decided “not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers”

Apple, which has previously locked horns with the telecoms regulator over development of a government anti-spam mobile app, is among the companies, such as Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi bound by the new order.

India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

Smartphone companies have 90 days to ensure the app is pre-installed on new mobile phones

Asahi Group, known for its flagship Super Dry beer, said the personal details of 1.52 million customers may have been leaked in the Sept 29 attack.

Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack

The beverage maker says the personal details of 1.52 million customers may have been leaked in the Sep 29 attack