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South Korean police have raised concerns about the rise of sexual cyberbullying among teenagers, including an increase in the creation and distribution of abusive sexual images and videos. On Tuesday, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency released data on school bullying and teen crime, detailing the period from January to June of this year. According to […]
Editor’s Note: Kuksung Nam joined The Readable in May 2022 as a journalist, covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics over the past 26 months. As she embarks on a new career path and leaves the journalism industry, her dedication to the field will be remembered by our team and the readers who have benefited […]
Hongcheon, Gangwon―Released in 1966, the movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly depicts an uneasy alliance and struggle among three men on a quest for hidden treasure. Echoing the film’s themes, a group of experts in artificial intelligence security recently held a workshop titled “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of AI Security.” […]
A popular South Korean YouTube entertainment channel with over 8 million subscribers, along with the company’s streaming content platform, was hacked on Saturday. The channel’s name and profile picture were replaced with those of a cryptocurrency company, and all previously hosted content was removed and replaced. Total Variety Network (tvN), a pay television channel that […]
“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 […]
A South Korean expert highlighted the country’s proactive engagement in the cyber domain, suggesting it could position South Korea as a pivotal player in the Indo-Pacific region. Jung Sung-chul, an associate professor at the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Myongji University, began his speech by discussing the role of nations in the Indo-Pacific […]
A year after the Camp David Statement, a national security expert highlighted the importance of South Korea and Japan enhancing their cybersecurity relationship, a state of affairs that could prove pivotal to the long-term success of the historic summit. On August 18, 2023, United States President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, and Japanese […]
Romance scammers who exploited South Korean targets have reportedly swindled over 45 billion won ($32 million) from victims in the first half of this year. This information emerged for the first time as South Korean police started monitoring the impact of these fraudsters this year. On Tuesday, the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) disclosed that […]
North Korea-linked hackers transferred $150,000 in cryptocurrency to a Cambodian payment company over an eight-month period to facilitate money laundering, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The hacking group known as Lazarus transferred cryptocurrency worth $150,000 (approximately 208 million won) to the Cambodian payment platform Huione Pay from an anonymous digital wallet. According to Reuters, Lazarus used […]
The United States telecommunications giant AT&T, which serves over 114.5 million wireless subscribers, recently experienced a major data breach. Information on 109 million users was illegally downloaded and exposed on a third-party platform. On July 13, AT&T disclosed on its website that nearly all of its customers’ data had been exposed. According to the company, […]
“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 […]
The “2024 Supply Chain Security Workshop” was held on July 11, where experts discussed the new “Software Supply Chain Security Guidelines 1.0,” announced on May 13. The experts emphasized the importance of the guidelines and agreed that industry-specific legislation should be implemented. The “Software Supply Chain Security Guidelines 1.0” is a set of standards developed […]
On Thursday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized the strong partnership that exists between the Republic of Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in securing cyberspace against emerging threats. The two parties are deepening their cooperation, with NATO member states expected to join in a cyber exercise in Seoul. In a meeting with […]
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is looking to enhance information-sharing systems between itself and South Korea to bolster the security of both entities, according to the NATO Secretary General on Wednesday. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg informed reporters that NATO is seeking “better systems and methods for the exchange of information” between South Korea […]
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice announced in a press release that Russia had generated and orchestrated 968 social media accounts using an artificial intelligence ‘social media bot farm’. These accounts falsely posed as Americans, disseminating disinformation within the U.S. and internationally. The Justice Department reported identifying 968 social media accounts on the […]
In recent years, leading tech companies have shown increasing interest in confidential computing, integrating it into their services. Multiple conferences focused on this technology were held in the first half of this year, including the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) and the Open Confidential Computing Conference (OC3) hosted by Edgeless Systems last March. Additionally, the Confidential […]
A South Korean white hat hacker emphasized on Wednesday the importance of taking an offensive approach in defending the country against cyber adversaries, suggesting that domestic cyber weapons be developed that are capable of deployment in crucial situations. Park Chan-am, Chief Executive Officer at the South Korean cybersecurity company STEALIEN, noted that cyber electronic warfare […]
The South Korean government marked its 13th Information Security Day with a conference and celebration. The event brought together domestic and international cybersecurity leaders and experts for keynotes, awards, and speeches. Every second Wednesday of July is designated as Information Security Day by the South Korean government. The 13th Information Security Day event was held […]
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MONTRÉAL, Québec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vívaro, a global leader in live broadcast video transport and production solutions, proudly announces its participation in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris for international broadcasters in 18 countries. This event marks Vívaro’s fifth consecutive Summer Olympics, where it has delivered state-of-the-art broadcast solutions. Vívaro Media, the company’s video transport division, is set […]
Ledger also announced Ledger Security Key, a new app allowing seamless login, essential for Proof of You PARIS & NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$BTC #Bitcoin2024–Ledger, the world leader in Digital Asset security for consumers and enterprises, today launched for sale Ledger Flex, its second new product launch in 2024. Released during Ledger’s tenth anniversary, Ledger Flex and […]
ISG eBook features each woman selected as a finalist for the annual program across the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and India STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #ISGWomeninDigitalAwards–Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced the finalists for the 2024 ISG Women in Digital Awards program, recognizing exceptional leadership among […]
“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 […]
Leading the Future of Retail Technology with A.I. and Enhanced Customer Experiences RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is thrilled to announce its participation in RSPA RetailNOW from July 28 – 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In booth #321, Toshiba will showcase its modular and unique wall-to-wall solutions aimed at revolutionizing the shopping […]
