The Growing Risk of Corporate Surveillance in Southeast Asia
When Competitors Watch Too Closely: The Growing Risk of Corporate Surveillance in Southeast Asia A recent football controversy in the UK has highlighted a problem that extends far beyond sports: outsiders secretly gathering intelligence on competitors. The incident involved allegations that a football club staff member of Premier League team Southampton was caught filming rival […]
Singapore’s PayNow Nickname Removal
PayNow is a real-time payment service in Singapore that allows people and businesses to send and receive money instantly using simple identifiers like a mobile number, NRIC, or UEN, instead of having to use full bank account numbers. It is linked directly to bank accounts, so transfers happen almost immediately between participating banks. It is […]
RIP Password123: Why Passkeys Are Taking Over
Passwords may finally be on their way out. Around the world, cybersecurity experts are pushing for a new way to log in—one that is both safer and easier to use. Organisations like the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ in UK, have made it clear: passwords are no longer strong enough to protect us […]
The ransomware industry is thriving, not losing
The ransomware landscape indeed seems to be evolving in favour of attackers, even as law enforcement efforts continue to dismantle certain groups. Notably, 2024 is seeing record-breaking ransom payouts and increasing extortion tactics, underscoring the industry’s profitability and persistence. As high-profile cases like Change Healthcare’s $22 million ransom to the ALPHV group show, ransomware remains lucrative despite the occasional infighting within these criminal organizations.