Tag: security

  • iOS 18: Enhancing Security with the New Passwords App and Expanded Face ID Protection

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, brings significant advancements in password management and app security. These improvements feature a new dedicated Passwords app and extended Face ID protection for individual apps.

  • UNDP Cybersecurity Breach Affects UN System Partners

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    Earlier this year it was revealed that a major cyberattack on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was successful, leading to the compromise of personal identifiable information (PII) from users at UN system partners. When did it happen? According to UNDP, it received a threat notification about the breach on March 27, 2024 local time…

  • IMF Targeted by Cyberattack, Highlighting Rise in Identity Theft

    IMF Targeted by Cyberattack, Highlighting Rise in Identity Theft

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently disclosed a cyberattack targeting their email systems. While the investigation is ongoing, it’s confirmed that eleven email accounts were compromised [*]. The IMF is expected to share more intimate details about the compromise through the UN DTN (Digital Technology Network). Criminals increasingly target email accounts to steal sensitive information…

  • Modern Threat Landscape: Weaponizing Trust

    Modern Threat Landscape: Weaponizing Trust

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    Traditionally, cybercriminals relied on building their infrastructure to host and distribute malware. However, the landscape has shifted. Cloud platforms, like Facebook, offer a readily available and seemingly legitimate platform for attackers. With Generative AI capturing widespread interest, cybercriminals exploit this fascination to distribute malware through trusted platforms like Facebook. Imagine a Facebook page filled with…