Cybersecurity

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) can take over time-consuming cyber security tasks and in turn create roles for newcomers in the industry.
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SitusAMC said it was the target of a Nov 12 cyberattack that compromised system data and may have affected information linked to clients’ customers, including JPMorgan.

JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may be exposed by vendor’s hack: report

SitusAMC sys the affected data included corporate information tied to some clients’ dealings with the company

Hackers have repeatedly exploited the integrations between software-as-service companies such as Salesforce and Gainsight to steal data.

Salesforce says customer data possibly exposed following incident

The company is investigating “unusual activity” involving Gainsight-published applications

Professional education and telecommunications have been named as some of the industries facing increasing impersonation attacks.

South-east Asia increasingly targeted by cybercrime groups to launch global attacks: report

Cybersecurity firm Mimecast attributes 77% of all attacks in 2025 to phishing, up from 60% in 2024