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Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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Cyber Threat Alliances welcomes SK Infosec as Asia's first group member

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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South Korean cybersecurity firm SK Infosec is the first Asian-based member to join security peers in the Cyber Threat Alliance.
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Singapore Govt seeks feedback on cybersecurity bill for critical information infrastructure

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Those who own and operate Singapore's critical information infrastructure will be subject to stricter cybersecurity requirements in a proposed bill.
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Trend Micro & VMware tie the knot around mobile threat management

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Trend Micro has joined VMware's Mobile Security Alliance this week, as the companies seek to tackle the growing number of mobile security threats.
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Fortinet and Microsoft heighten security alliance for Azure workloads

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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network security
Fortinet and Microsoft have expanded their technology alliance and are now bringing the Fortinet Fabric-Ready Partner Program to Microsoft Azure.
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Singapore & Germany to collaborate on cybersecurity's future

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Singapore now has Germany on board as the latest partner to sign a joint declaration pledging stronger cybersecurity.
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How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.
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Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Static malware analysis, machine learning malware analysis and dynamic learning malware analysis: Do you know the difference between them?.
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The disruptive force of blockchain and how it will shake up business as we know it

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Blockchain technology is set to disrupt every aspect of business, from tax to governance, according to RSM Australia.
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Frost & Sullivan recognizes Asia Pacific's best & brightest ICT firms

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Asia Pacific's biggest names in technology have topped the list at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards, held in Singapore last night.
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Major Dark Web Player goes offline: Could it be an exit scam?

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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One of the Dark Web's biggest marketplaces for illegal online trades was taken offline this week, with reports circulating that it was an 'exit scam'.
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China Telecom and Ericsson cash in on IoT space through new open platform

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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In one more step towards China's 'One Belt One Road' strategy, China Telecom and Ericsson have officially launched their open IoT platform this week.
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CenturyLink becomes premium supplier of SAP Enterprise Cloud

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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CenturyLink's partnership with SAP has paid off: The two companies signed an agreement to offer SAP solutions through CenturyLink to Asia Pacific.
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A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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ESET senior research fellow Nick FitzGerald says that NotPetya was most likely a state-sponsored attack through malware.
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Singapore firms barely prepared for cyber attacks - what's holding them back?

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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Despite its reputation as a hub for smart cities, Singapore's cybersecurity preparedness is only in the early stages, according to a new joint survey.
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Report: Cyber Europe event forged strong EU cooperation in face of simulated cyber attacks

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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The digital age could boost Europe's economy by EUR 415bn/year, but how does a cyber attack affect the global economy? #CyberSecurity.
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Gather around the watering hole: Bronze Union attackers likely based in China

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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The 'active and formidable' Bronze Union group has been responsible for a spate of targeted attacks on Turkey - how do they do it?.
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OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
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Data61 celebrates momentous year of security, big data and research projects

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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planning
CSIRO's Data61 caps a trailblazing year with cybersecurity advances, innovative data projects, and robust industry collaborations.
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Ingram Micro signs on as distie for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Ingram Micro has scored distribution rights for Menlo Security's browser isolation platform across Singapore and Thailand.