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A Russian national accused of masterminding a notorious ransomware-as-a-service operation has been extradited from South Korea and is now in American custody facing criminal charges for his cybercrime activities, the United States Department of Justice announced Monday. Evgenii Ptitsyn was extradited by South Korean authorities and appeared in a U.S. court in Maryland on Nov. […]
“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 […]
A security expert warned Thursday that cyber threats and conflicts have a profound impact on international politics and security, reaching far beyond technical concerns. Song Tae-eun, an assistant professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized Thursday at the 12th Cyber National Strategy Forum that cybersecurity in international conflicts—such […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
Singapore―SICW 2024―David Koh is the first commissioner of cybersecurity in Singapore and the first chief executive (CE) of the Cyber Security Agency (CSA). Since the establishment of CSA in 2015, he has led the agency as CE while also serving as the chief digital security and technology officer at the Ministry of Digital Development and […]
Singapore―SICW 2024―The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS), launched by Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) as a voluntary program to rate commercial products based on their cybersecurity standards, has gained international momentum with South Korea joining its proactive efforts to protect the digital ecosystem. By signing a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) with Singapore on October 16, South […]
Singapore―SICW 2024―Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean said Monday that the benefits of the digital world, such as societal progress and innovation, can only be achieved when digital technology is fundamentally trusted by the public. The senior minister made the statement to an audience at Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), […]
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” 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 […]
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 […]
