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Arthur Gregory Willers

Arthur Gregory Willers is a copyeditor at The Readable, where he works to make complex cybersecurity news accessible and engaging for readers. With over 20 years in education and publishing, his expertise lies in enhancing document quality and readability. Before joining The Readable, Arthur contributed to various publishers of educational materials, including item writing for standardized testing. He serves as an adjunct professor at Sogang University, enriching educational standards through curriculum design and in teaching various English rhetoric and communication courses. Holding master’s degrees in applied linguistics and English literature, Arthur’s expertise bridges the gap between intricate cybersecurity topics and the magazine’s diverse audience. His commitment to clear, impactful writing makes every article a tool for achieving greater understanding in the digital age.

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South Korea cooperates with five Southeast Asian countries to counter drug crime

By Chanwoo Yong, The ReadableFeb. 29, 2024 9:56PM GMT+9 South Korea’s intelligence agency has partnered with five Southeast Asian countries to tackle drug-related crime. On February 27, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced the formation of the “Intelligence Coalition of Asia for Counter-Narcotics.” This new alliance includes intelligence and investigative agencies from the Philippines, Cambodia, […]

The I-Soon data leak, Chinese APTs, and implications for Southeast Asia

On February 16, an unidentified individual uploaded data onto GitHub—a platform favored by software engineers—claiming that I-Soon, also known as Anxun in Mandarin, a Chinese IT security services firm, operates as an independent hacking contractor. The firm was accused of developing malicious software and conducting cyber espionage activities on behalf of the Chinese government. Wu […]

OpenAI clashes with New York Times over copyright lawsuit

The legal dispute between the creators of ChatGPT, OpenAI, and The New York Times has escalated. OpenAI has asked a court to dismiss portions of a lawsuit filed by the news organization, which accuses the company of copyright infringement. On February 26, OpenAI filed a motion in the United States District Court for the Southern […]

Shin Yong-seok appointed as new presidential secretary for cybersecurity

Shin Yong-seok, previously the Chief Privacy Officer at Viva Republica, was appointed as the Secretary to the President for Cybersecurity on February 26. Marking a significant departure from tradition, Shin’s appointment represents the first instance of a private sector professional being selected for this role. Since its establishment in March 2015, the position has been […]

South Korea to formalize division within intellectual property agency dedicated to combating technology leaks

South Korea is advancing its efforts to safeguard critical national technologies. Three years after its creation, the division within the intellectual property agency dedicated to combating technology theft has been elevated to a regulatory division. In a Tuesday announcement, the Korean Intellectual Property Office revealed that the Technology & Design Special Judicial Police, operating under […]

South Korean police launch investigation into fabricated video of President Yoon Suk-yeol

The South Korean police announced on Monday their pursuit of an individual suspected of producing a manipulative video featuring the country’s President, Yoon Suk-yeol. During a press briefing, Cho Ji-ho, the commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police, revealed that authorities have identified the username of the individual alleged to have uploaded the fabricated video. The […]

[Weekend Briefing] Making ourselves too tough to beat

By Dain Oh, The ReadableFeb. 23, 2024 7:30PM GMT+9 “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 […]

Combined cyber army of ROK and UK performed first exercise following strategic partnership

Several South Korean government agencies responsible for national cyber defense collaborated with the British military to conduct a joint international cyber exercise. This cooperative training, aimed at testing their combined capabilities to counter cyberattacks, concluded on February 16 after a week-long session. In an email statement to The Readable on February 21, the British Embassy […]

Chinese espionage campaigns and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Southeast Asia

In early 2024, several member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were targeted in cyberattacks linked to China-backed threat actors. These incidents encompassed espionage campaigns directed at government agencies and cyberattacks on vital infrastructure, orchestrated by Chinese entities. While both cyber espionage campaigns and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure pose significant threats to […]

International task force takes down world’s biggest ransomware group LockBit

A collaborative task force named “Operation Cronos,” involving the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Europol, and other international partners, successfully infiltrated and disrupted LockBit, one of the world’s most prevalent ransomware variants. In a press release issued by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on Tuesday, it was announced that the […]

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