CrowdStrike has undergone a massive cyber system outage that has lasted for six days. The incident has had a global impact, bringing many industries, governments, and businesses around the world to a standstill. Airports, hospitals, banks, and other essential services have been affected, disrupting daily life for millions of people worldwide. CrowdStrike is a leading […]

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 […]

South Korean police are investigating an alleged theft of submarine cable technology involving the country’s two largest cable manufacturers. The situation is expected to escalate, as both companies announced on Monday that they may pursue legal action depending on the outcome of the police investigation. According to local news outlets, the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]