Two weeks ago, undersea cables in the Baltic Sea were damaged when the Chinese ship Yi Peng Three dragged its anchor along the ocean floor for more than 100 miles. The incident affected two cables: one linking Lithuania and Sweden, and another connecting Finland and Germany. While the matter remains under investigation, suspicions are mounting […]
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. […]
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On Monday, global leaders emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors, alongside international cooperation, in response to the fast-paced evolution of technological tools, highlighting the significant threat such developments pose to the integrity of democratic systems. During the first session of the multi-stakeholder roundtable at the third Summit for 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 […]
A South Korean individual who issued threats online to commit a terrorist act on an airplane has been handed a suspended prison sentence. The court found the defendant guilty, citing the significant waste of police resources and the creation of social unrest triggered by the offense. On February 28, the Suwon District Court delivered a […]
“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 […]
South Korea’s foreign ministry is set to rename the position of one of its high-ranking officials, marking a step in its strategy to bolster its capabilities in the cyber domain. On March 8, multiple local news outlets reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to revise the title of the Ambassador for International […]
Two South Korean research institutions are set to collaborate with the goal of enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities in space and cybersecurity. On March 5, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) revealed it had signed a letter of intent with the Defense Security Institute (DSI) to facilitate the exchange of research and technology in […]
South Korean authorities are ramping up efforts to combat deepfake videos, recognizing these deceptive materials as a significant threat to the integrity of the country’s general election scheduled for April. The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) unveiled on Tuesday its adoption of new deepfake detection software, which will be immediately integrated into their investigative processes. […]
A South Korean artificial intelligence company reported on Monday that over 190 YouTube channels have allegedly created hundreds of fake news videos about South Korean soccer player Lee Kang-in. These channels reportedly earned approximately 700 million won ($525,000) from their activities. The AI company Pyler reported that after soccer player Lee Kang-in was involved in […]
By Dain Oh, The ReadableMar. 1, 2024 10:35PM GMT+9 “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 […]
By Chanwoo Yong, The ReadableFeb. 29, 2024 9:56PM GMT+9 South Korea’s intelligence agency has partnered with five Southeast Asian countries to tackle drug-related crime. On February 27, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced the formation of the “Intelligence Coalition of Asia for Counter-Narcotics.” This new alliance includes intelligence and investigative agencies from the Philippines, Cambodia, […]