The attacks targeted law enforcement agencies and other vital sectors The Justice Department has unsealed two indictments charging a Russian national named Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims in the United States. Matveev, also known as Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, allegedly participated…
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Singapore launches initiatives to enhance job prospects for polytechnic graduates in banking and finance sector
Internships for polytechnic students are already prevalent in the sector Liang Eng Hwa, MP for Bukit Panjang SMC, has raised concerns about the job prospects for polytechnic graduates in the banking and finance sector, specifically inquiring about available programmes for internships and apprenticeships, as well as skills upgrading opportunities for…
Read MoreLacework appoints new chief information security officer
Kissner brings a wealth of expertise to Lacework Lacework, a data-driven cloud security company, has announced the appointment of Lea Kissner as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Kissner will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Lacework’s security strategy and programs. With over 20 years of…
Read MoreTechnology as a teammate rather than a tool
The traditional approach of relying solely on human sellers is becoming less effective Gartner, Inc. emphasizes that sales organizations need to view technology as a teammate rather than just another tool in order to unlock seller productivity and enable high-quality deals. During the Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference, experts…
Read MoreAllocation of 6 GHz band in Singapore
This allocation will ensure a seamless experience for end-users The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has announced plans to allocate more radio frequency spectrum to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity in the country. This will involve allocating 500 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band specifically for Wi-Fi use.…
Read MoreEstablishing a National anti-scam centre
ACCC welcomes funding The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed its support for the establishment of the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) by the Australian Government. The recently announced budget allocated $US58 million to the ACCC for the setup of the NASC over the next two years. The funding…
Read MoreHTHK and HKBN collaborate to expand
Unleashing innovative 5G mobile, fixed telecom services and system integration Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (HTHK) and HKBN Group (HKBN) have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration to target the enterprise market in Hong Kong. In addition to their existing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) collaboration, the companies will…
Read MoreDigital trust Increasingly Important among organisations
Technology buyers across Asia/Pacific are addressing their digital trust concerns According to a recent IDC report titled, IDC Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Trust and Resilience Update, the topic of digital trust is becoming increasingly important. The report also found there is an increased emphasis on consumer faith in cybersecurity, data privacy, and…
Read MoreCSIRO launches free program for SMEs
The program aims to grow program will help health and medtech SMEs Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a free program to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the growing health and medical technologies sector to develop new products and services. Applications are now open for the 10-week…
Read MoreTelcos breached for allowing SMS scams
ACMA investigations found 3 telco provides that were guilty The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against a number of telcos after compliance failures were used by scammers to send SMS road toll, Medicare and Australia Post impersonation scams to consumers. ACMA investigations found Sinch Australia Pty Ltd…
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