Cybersecurity News that Matters

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Dain Oh

Dain Oh is a distinguished journalist based in South Korea, recognized for her exceptional contributions to the field. As the founder and editor-in-chief of The Readable, she has demonstrated her expertise in leading media outlets to success. Prior to establishing The Readable, Dain was a journalist for The Electronic Times, a prestigious IT newspaper in Korea. During her tenure, she extensively covered the cybersecurity industry, delivering groundbreaking reports. Her work included exclusive stories, such as the revelation of incident response information sharing by the National Intelligence Service. These accomplishments led to her receiving the Journalist of the Year Award in 2021 by the Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology, a well-deserved accolade bestowed upon her through a unanimous decision. Dain has been invited to speak at several global conferences, including the APEC Women in STEM Principles and Actions, which was funded by the U.S. State Department. Additionally, she is an active member of the Asian American Journalists Association, further exhibiting her commitment to journalism.

Dain Oh

Emerging threat targets NFC payments, financial security experts warn

A new and advanced cyber threat targeting NFC (Near Field Communication) payment technology is spreading quickly, prompting urgent warnings from financial authorities in South Korea. The Financial Security Institute (FSI) issued a press release revealing that cybercriminals are exploiting NFC-based payment systems to steal transaction data in real time, enabling unauthorized payments and withdrawals. Unlike […]

[Weekend Briefing] North Korean cyberattacks on hospitals trigger national security response

“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. South Korea’s intelligence agency has issued new cybersecurity guidelines for […]

North Korean IT operatives expand footprint into Europe, raising global cybersecurity concerns

On Wednesday, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported a concerning rise in cyber threats tied to North Korean IT workers. North Korean IT workers, once primarily active in the U.S., are now expanding significantly into the European market. As the U.S. strengthens its awareness and defensive measures—marked by a rise in arrests and investigations involving […]

[Weekend Briefing] US national security and Signal

“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. A journalist was accidentally invited to a Signal group chat […]

Cybersecurity in CX and CRM: Inside the battle for trust and data protection

As artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data collection reshape the digital landscape, companies leading customer experience (CX) and customer relationship management (CRM) face an evolving cybersecurity challenge. Businesses striving to personalize interactions and extract insights from millions of customer touchpoints are also becoming prime targets for cyber threats—ranging from phishing and ransomware to AI-driven attacks […]

[Weekend Briefing] North Korea, WEMIX, data breach, drone, Wiz

“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. Chinese state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities in edge infrastructure […]

Chinese hackers are targeting vulnerabilities in edge infrastructure, Google Cloud says

Seoul, South Korea ― Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are focusing on vulnerabilities in edge infrastructure—such as virtual private networks (VPN), routers, and email gateways—rather than on weaknesses resulting from individual negligence, according to a security expert at Google Cloud. Luke McNamara, deputy chief analyst of Mandiant Intelligence at Google Cloud, disclosed the findings […]

US public servants discuss ways to upgrade nation’s cyber posture

Washington, D.C. — Cybersecurity officials from the U.S. federal government, as well as those from state and local governments, gathered this week in the nation’s capital to discuss shared security challenges. At the second annual State & Local Cybersecurity Conference hosted by Billington Cybersecurity, panelists emphasized the importance of collaboration between state, local and federal […]

[Weekend Briefing] DCM4, DORA, i-Soon, and Nemesis

“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. For a journalist, nothing is more important than visiting the […]

UK builds army of the future through ‘Defence Cyber Marvel’

Goyang, South Korea ― Defence Cyber Marvel 4 — Last week, soldiers from 27 countries simultaneously logged into a simulated world designed to mirror real-world societal structures, threats, and media environments. Divided into teams, the warriors competed to test their cyber capabilities in an international exercise led by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. The […]

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