Cybersecurity News that Matters

Cybersecurity News that Matters

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

Daily briefing: Security over convenience, North Korean hackers, Canada-India tensions, ex-Disney staff

Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. Dain Oh and Minkyung Shin collaborate in monitoring, selecting, and reviewing the news articles, with Arthur Gregory Willers contributing to improve the overall readability […]

Western powers face greater challenges than expected in protecting undersea cables from espionage, analysts warn

Last month, the nations that comprise the prominent Five Eyes intelligence alliance, along with several of the group’s allies, announced that the extensive network of underwater cables that permit global data transmission requires updated security standards. The vast amount of data constantly transferred via these cables—notably among allied Western powers that find themselves pitted against […]

Cybersecurity experts from US, Japan, South Korea stress need for international cooperation

Seoul―The 5th Cybersecurity Policy Forum―Cybersecurity experts from South Korea, the United States, and Japan stressed the need for international cybersecurity cooperation to strengthen protection against cyber threats. At the 5th Cybersecurity Policy Forum in Seoul on Tuesday, three experts discussed their countries’ digital information strategies for tracking cybercrime. They highlighted the need to enhance global […]

Daily briefing: Military secrets, data collection from electronic cars, Salt Typhoon

Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. Dain Oh and Minkyung Shin collaborate in monitoring, selecting, and reviewing the news articles, with Arthur Gregory Willers contributing to improve the overall readability […]

[Weekend Briefing] Iris scanning, AI safety, innovation, and resilience

“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 […]

Cybersecurity expert warns of risk from convergence of AI and emerging technologies

A leading South Korean cybersecurity expert cautioned that the convergence of artificial intelligence with advanced technologies—such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology—could bring about serious risks to global peace and security. Yoon Jung-hyun, a research fellow at the Center for Science, Technology, and Cybersecurity at the Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS), discussed potential security […]

Feature: Iris scanning, security tool or privacy threat?

Iris scanning is becoming increasingly popular as a fast and accurate method of biometric identification, commonly used to unlock smartphones and verify financial transactions. Its contactless ease of use has led to widespread adoption across various industries. However, despite its convenience, iris scanning raises significant concerns regarding data sensitivity and potential breaches. While advancements in […]

Singapore’s cybersecurity innovation hub is in full operation, bridging private and public sector

In September 2023, Singapore launched an initiative aimed at fostering talent, innovation, and growth in the cybersecurity industry. Led by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), the program has evolved into an international cybersecurity innovation hub, attracting startups from around the world. The CyberSG Talent, Innovation, and […]

Soongsil university launches AI safety center to combat growing threats from AI

On October 22, Soongsil University in South Korea inaugurated its Artificial Intelligence Safety Center to conduct research aimed at addressing the risks and threats associated with the evolution of AI. The work of the center will be maintaining relationships and collaborating with various experts and organizations in the field of AI to promote the safer […]

UK’s cybersecurity chief highlights collective responsibility to build resilience

The United Kingdom’s national cyber authority is expanding its partnerships with more countries, as collective capabilities have become crucial in defending against security threats, according to the organization’s newly appointed head. “Cybersecurity is a global challenge as we see it in our supply chains,” said Richard Horne, CEO of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), […]

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