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Updated Apr. 26, 2024 4:48PM GMT+9 The tech war between the United States and China has ushered in an era where cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding crucial technologies against threats, according to a South Korean security professional speaking on Wednesday. Professor Ryou Jae-cheol, with the Department of Computer Science & Computer Engineering at […]
The Financial Security Institute (FSI) has issued a warning about online fraudsters perpetrating a new financial scam: exploiting simulated online trading and investment platforms to extort money from unsuspecting investors. On Monday, the FSI, a government-affiliated organization responsible for safeguarding South Korea’s financial integrity, released a report detailing new investment scams that emerged in 2023 […]
The South Korean government has granted approval to a home security camera as the country’s first privacy-friendly digital device, heralding the introduction of a new privacy-centered certification into the country’s market. On April 21, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced that they had issued the first […]
South Korea is poised to participate in the world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, scheduled to span five days starting April 22. This marks the country’s fourth consecutive year of participation, during which it will collaborate with Ireland as a joint team. On Monday, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced that South Korea will participate […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]
This content is optimized for desktop web viewing. Please be aware that accessing it on mobile devices may not provide the best experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The Readable In November of 2023, a joint team comprised of the South Korean intelligence agency and four cybersecurity firms […]
Updated Apr. 19, 2024 8:32PM GMT+9 A 19-year-old youth found guilty of hacking into teachers’ laptops to steal examination papers and answers to test questions has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to a hefty 12 to 18 months in prison. On Wednesday, the Gwangju District Court conducted its first appeal hearing, addressing the […]
In December of last year, South Korea amended the Public Official Election Act to safeguard the nation from potential harm that artificial intelligence might pose to upcoming elections. The newly instituted Article 82-8 of the law states, “No one may produce, edit, distribute, screen, or post deepfake videos for election campaigning purposes from 90 days […]
On Tuesday, South Korean police began investigating two minors accused of creating and circulating inappropriate content featuring their classmates and teachers. The investigation is focused on determining whether the students used artificial intelligence technology to generate the inappropriate images. The Ulsan Metropolitan Police have reported that the minors are accused of manipulating the facial images […]
Scammers are using deepfake videos—artificial intelligence-altered clips that make people appear to say or do things they did not—to impersonate South Korean celebrities, misleading individuals into fraudulent investment schemes. The Korea Communications Standards Commission announced on April 9 that financial fraud involving deepfake technology is on the rise across the country. The government agency is […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]
South Korea’s election regulatory agency announced on Wednesday that it had requested the removal of over 72,000 instances of false information regarding potential lawmakers ahead of the general election. The National Election Commission (NEC) reported in a press release that it had identified 72,964 instances of violations against the country’s election laws from October 25 […]
By Kang Yousung, Director at ETRI In September 2014, Thomas Frey, heralded by Google as one of the world’s leading futurists, unveiled “192 Future Uses for Flying Drones.” This comprehensive list, derived from his extensive knowledge of drone technology, was divided into 24 categories, each highlighting 8 distinct applications. These categories covered a wide range […]
On April 5, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol inaugurated a new automated terminal at Busan New Port, signaling a significant leap forward in the modernization of port infrastructure. However, this promising advancement is shadowed by the growing concern of evolving cyber threats targeting maritime gateways. This situation underscores the critical need for global initiatives to […]
On Monday, the South Korean police disclosed that they have identified the individual allegedly responsible for creating a misleading video featuring South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. This announcement comes over a month after the police initiated their investigation into both the creator and distributor of the deceptive content. Cho Ji-ho, the commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police, […]
Updated Apr. 11, 2024 6:38PM GMT+9 As election day draws near in South Korea, there has been a noticeable increase in the spread of fake news related to the elections. The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has recently announced that, as of March 26, they have apprehended 895 individuals suspected of attempting to influence the […]
China is poised to influence South Korea’s upcoming general election by leveraging artificial intelligence technology, according to a report from a United States-based technology company on April 4. This development has sounded alarms for both voters and candidates preparing for the polls this Wednesday. The Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) has reported that a Chinese […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]
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SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quantum® Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), the pioneer in end-to-end data management solutions designed for the AI era, today announced the expansion of its global partnership model across the key markets of South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Following several years of success developing this program in other Asia-Pacific markets, such as China, […]
LOS ALTOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cybersecurity—Hawcx, a pioneer in Intelligent passwordless authentication, marks a significant milestone with the launch of its cutting-edge platform. The platform, designed to revolutionize authentication for both enterprises and end-users, offers a seamless blend of convenience and security, ushering in a new era of digital authentication. Passwordless authentication is crucial today, with 81% […]
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bot–Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Arkose Labs Founder and CEO Kevin Gosschalk was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Bay Area Award finalist. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent […]
Leaders with Wells Fargo, GM, Arch Insurance, Foot Locker and Boston University to discuss workplace strategies and technologies at ISG Future Workplace Summit STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #AI–A majority of enterprises say customer experience drives their decisions on remote or hybrid work, according to new survey research from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading […]
New capabilities help security teams secure the SaaS AI ecosystem amid increasing adoption of AI tools, functionalities SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AIApplications–Multimedia assets accompanying this release have been removed. The release reads: ADAPTIVE SHIELD LAUNCHES SAAS SECURITY FOR AI AT RSA CONFERENCE 2024 TO MITIGATE GENAI REVOLUTION RISKS New capabilities help security teams secure the SaaS AI […]
