A cybersecurity executive from CrowdStrike faced questioning from House lawmakers regarding a major global technology outage in July. The incident, caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike, disrupted thousands of flights and various industries worldwide. The hearing explored the impact of the outage and the role of artificial intelligence in the update process.
Kaspersky, the Russian cybersecurity company, has abruptly removed its anti-malware software from US computers, replacing it with UltraAV, a lesser-known alternative. This decision has left many users bewildered and concerned about the new software’s reliability and security. The move comes after Kaspersky faced US government sanctions earlier this year, prompting the company to withdraw from the US market.
Iris®, powered by Generali, introduces a comprehensive protection plan called Total Title Protection to safeguard homebuyers against escalating real estate fraud. This package combines essential products and services to combat title theft, scams, cyberattacks, and identity fraud, offering proactive monitoring and expert resolution support.
BTQ Technologies Corp., a global quantum technology company, has acquired Radical Semiconductor Inc., a hardware security innovator specializing in cryptographic accelerators. This strategic acquisition strengthens BTQ’s position in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secures its leadership in quantum-secure communications technologies. The integration of Radical’s innovative CASH architecture, which leverages processing-in-memory technology, will enhance BTQ’s offerings and provide growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Beijing’s top intelligence agency has accused a group of Taiwanese hackers, allegedly backed by Taipei’s defense ministry, of targeting websites in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The accusations come amid escalating tensions between China and Taiwan and highlight the growing cyber warfare landscape in the region.
Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of Vivin Varghese as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Varghese brings over 16 years of experience in information security, most recently serving as CISO at Customers Bank. He will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s information security policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems.
China’s national security ministry accuses a Taiwanese hacking group called Anonymous 64 of carrying out cyberattacks targeting mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The ministry claims the group aims to spread anti-China propaganda and denigrate the mainland’s political system. While Anonymous 64’s X account claims responsibility, the ministry disputes their success and claims many of the websites they claimed to have accessed were fake or inactive.
Ukraine has restricted the use of Telegram by government officials, citing security risks and potential Russian access to user data. The decision comes amid the ongoing war with Russia and concerns about Telegram’s security vulnerabilities.
As Asia rapidly embraces digital transformation, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical. This article explores the growing threat landscape, the importance of four key pillars of protection, and showcases how innovation and resilience are driving the region’s cybersecurity evolution.
The FBI has revealed that Iranian cyber actors sent stolen materials from Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals associated with the Biden campaign during the 2024 election. This act, alongside alleged assassination plots targeting US politicians, including Trump and President Biden, underscores Iran’s efforts to influence the US election and undermine confidence in the democratic process.
