Author: 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.

South Korea announces stringent measures against privacy problems in personalized advertising

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) of South Korea, in a briefing held on Wednesday, announced detailed policy plans specifying that users’ behavioral information—data related to internet activity—must be processed in a manner that does not reveal the identity of individual users. The PIPC emphasized that advertisers should observe a strict distinction between behavioral information […]

FBI, CISA, NSA, and National Cyber Director testify before Congress about Chinese hackers

Explore critical insights on Chinese cyber threats to U.S. infrastructure, revealed by top cyber officials in a recent Congressional hearing.

FBI, CISA, NSA, and National Cyber Director testify before Congress about Chinese hackers

Top cyber officials of the United States testified before the U.S. Congress in Washington D.C. on January 31 about the most pressing threats posed by Chinese hackers to U.S. critical infrastructure and American citizens. Speakers at the hearing included the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director […]

South Korean President warns of North Korea’s interference in April election

Discover South Korea’s defense against North Korea’s election meddling, as President Yoon addresses threats and strategies in the crucial defense council meeting.

South Korea introduces new committee on cross-border data flow

South Korea is seeking to advance its governance over data flow as the country’s privacy agency launches an expert committee dedicated to transmitting data across borders. On January 30, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) held an inauguration ceremony and announced the formation of the Expert Committee for Cross-border Transfer. The committee is comprised of […]

“The world should unite to improve security,” says Microsoft senior researcher

As cyberattacks grow sophisticated beyond the point where cyberdefense companies working independently will be less and less able to defend against them, the need for collaboration within the field is more important than ever. “Security companies might be competitors in the same industry, but for security to advance overall worldwide, they need to pool their […]

[Weekend Briefing] Hacking democracy

“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 […]

National employment platform fined over data breach impacting 230,000 users

South Korea’s privacy watchdog imposed a fine on the Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS) for their lack of safety measures to block unauthorized access to the national employment platform which led to the private information of 230,000 users being exposed last year. On January 25, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) stated that they imposed […]

South Korea braces for cyberattack from North Korea, China, referring to ‘super-election year’

South Korea’s intelligence agency announced on Wednesday that it will thoroughly prepare to prevent North Korean and Chinese cyberattacks from influencing South Korea’s election. On January 24, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) held a briefing at the National Cyber Security Center and stated that North Korea and China were identified as the main axes of […]

South Korea reinspects election security prior to general election

The National Intelligence Service of South Korea (NIS) is conducting a security inspection of the National Election Commission (NEC) from January 23 to 31, fortifying national cybersecurity ahead of the general election scheduled for April. The NIS is undertaking the inspection to ensure that the security measures and requirements instituted after last year’s investigation have […]