KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 May 2024 – With the current capitalisation of 468.42 billion USD, Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency network by market capitalisation after Bitcoin. As many experts point out, Ethereum is well-positioned to remain a crypto powerhouse for many years to come. What makes this digital asset so unique, and what drove its robust growth over the recent years? […]
The winners of the TII McEliece Challenges, a competition designed to test the security of a promising post-quantum cryptography system, have been revealed. Launched by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi, the challenges invited participants to break various cryptographic puzzles based on the McEliece cryptosystem. This system is considered a frontrunner in the race to develop encryption methods secure against the growing threat of quantum […]
India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a fresh warning to Google Chrome users, urging them to update their browsers immediately due to a critical security vulnerability. The alert, designated as CIVN-2024-0031, highlights multiple high-risk vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely infiltrate user systems. According to CERT-In, these vulnerabilities affect Chrome versions prior to 114. 0. 5735. 350 on the Long-Term Support (LTS) channel. If […]
Defendis, a Moroccan cybersecurity startup, has officially launched its innovative AI-powered threat intelligence platform designed to help organizations proactively combat cyberattacks and data leaks. The platform goes beyond traditional methods by providing organizations with the ability to anticipate cybercriminal activity before an attack occurs. This is achieved through AI that scans for a variety of threats, including leaked credentials and payment card information, vulnerabilities in assets, phishing […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Contrary to the wide publicity that the latest X-Putin agreement will push for “a comprehensive, sustainable and just settlement” of the Ukraine-Russia conflict through peaceful means, the document throws little light on how to solve the situation within a possible timeframe. China merely talks about a dialogue on a peaceful Ukraine war […]
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A recent cybersecurity discovery has exposed a critical vulnerability in India’s data security. A researcher identified an unsecured database containing a massive trove of biometric information, including fingerprints, facial scans, and other sensitive details, belonging to millions of Indian citizens. The exposed data, estimated at a staggering 500GB, reportedly originated from two Indian firms, ThoughtGreen Technologies and Timing Technologies, both of which provide application development and biometric […]
The Indian government’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), has issued a critical warning to Google Chrome users, urging them to update their browsers immediately. The alert highlights several high-severity vulnerabilities that could leave users susceptible to dangerous cyberattacks. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could grant attackers unauthorized access to user devices. Hackers could potentially steal sensitive information, install malware, or even take complete control of […]
Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2024: 26 large ships lost worldwide in 2023, down by one third year-on-year, the industry’s lowest ever total South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines is the main loss hotspot globally, accounting for almost of third of all losses at sea in 2023 War and geopolitical conflicts shake up the shipping industry, with a number of major consequences Climate risks on the […]
Shine, Swiss Re Foundation’s flagship social entrepreneurship programme, invites participation from social entrepreneurs from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The programme provides early-stage social entrepreneurs with a grant and access to Swiss Re’s leadership, as well as business expertise and coaching to help them scale their initiatives for impact. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2024 – Swiss Re Foundation is bringing its flagship initiative, […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Any prediction of the possible outcome of the ongoing Parliamentary election is becoming increasingly tough in the absence of a visible wave in favour of either the rightist Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or its principal opposition, a 26-party political combine, Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). The latter is […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 May 2024 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has announced the results of its 2023 Global Risk Management Survey, which gathered input from nearly 3,000 risk managers, C-suite leaders, treasurers, talent professionals and other executives from 61 countries and territories to identify their most pressing business challenges. The 2023 edition of Aon’s biennial […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – New data from Nexusguard’s DDoS Statistical Trends Report 2024 reveals bad actors are shifting DDoS tactics. Computers and servers became the primary target of attacks, making up 92% of DDoS attempts, compared to only 68% in the previous year. Attacks are also becoming shorter and less frequent, but more powerful. While the overall count in attack frequency […]
JPMorgan Chase, a leading American financial institution, disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of over 450, 000 customers. According to filings submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s office, the bank identified a software vulnerability that remained active since August 26, 2021. This flaw gave unauthorized access to retirement account records of affected customers. The exposed data reportedly included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank […]
PLANO, TX and MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ACCESSWIRE – 9 May 2024 – Intrusion Inc. (NASDAQ:INTZ), a leader in cyberattack prevention solutions, and Total Information Management Corporation (TIM), a key provider of technology solutions (Data Center services, Cybersecurity, System Integration) in the Philippines, today announced a deal with Orca Cold Chain Solutions, a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain management company. Under the terms of the agreement, TIM will […]
By Girish Linganna The US President, Joe Biden, is facing political challenges as he attempts to navigate the demands of both the Israel lobby and its critics. This has led to perceptions of his weakness and ineffectiveness. With the election just six months away, Biden is struggling with a significant foreign policy issue. On Monday […]
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By P. Sudhir Elections to half the seats in the Lok Sabha have been completed with the third phase of polling being over on May 7. This has provided enough experience and time to assess how the Election Commission (EC) has gone about superintending the conduct of a free and fair poll. The verdict in […]
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Matein Khalid One thing is certain. Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are not happy campers now that the yield on the 10-year US T-note, the single security most sensitive to expectation of shifts in Fed monetary policy, has jumped above 5%. This means that the bond market expects no FOMC rate cut tonight and for Chairman Powell to reiterate his current “higher for longer” interest rate […]
Eva Chen, CEO: “The promise of the AI era is only powerful if protected” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today launched significant additional AI-powered functionality in its platform to secure organizational use of AI and better manage the risks associated with mass adoption of new AI tools. Co-founder and […]
Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan’s sole female diplomat, tendered her resignation this week following allegations of gold smuggling. Indian media reported last month that Wardak, who served as the Afghan Consul-General in Mumbai, was apprehended by airport authorities upon arrival from Dubai. She and her son were allegedly carrying 25 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately £1. 6 million. While diplomatic immunity reportedly shielded Wardak from arrest, Indian customs […]
James M Dorsey This week’s Gazan short-lived celebration of a ceasefire that was not to be, highlights what is at stake in the seven-month-old war and Israel’s refusal to end the carnage. Thousands poured into Gazan streets within minutes of Hamas advising it had accepted a Qatar and Egyptian ceasefire proposal. “We have shown the world that we survived this war as Palestinians. We stood our ground on our land. […]
German livestock farmers are renewing their pleas for government action following a spate of wolf attacks on sheep and cattle. The national livestock protection organization, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Herdenschutz (AGH), is urging authorities to take a tougher stance against wolf populations that they believe are increasingly encroaching on farmland. The AGH points to a rise in wolf-related livestock deaths in recent years. They argue that these attacks not only […]
The Hedayah Center, a leading international organization focused on countering violent extremism (CVE), played a key role in a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) held in Madrid, Spain. The CTC, a crucial body in the international fight against terrorism, convenes member states and experts to discuss strategies and share best practices in preventing and countering terrorist threats. Hedayah’s participation in […]
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded its 15th summit in Banjul, Gambia, with a strong condemnation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The leaders of Muslim-majority nations expressed deep concern over the situation, which they say has been exacerbated by “unflinching Israeli aggression” for more than six months. The OIC summit’s declaration called for urgent action to address the dire conditions in Gaza. The member […]
HPE Aruba Networking,a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise that specializes in network infrastructure,recently disclosed four critical vulnerabilities in its ArubaOS operating system.The flaws,classified as remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities,could allow attackers to remotely seize control of affected devices. The vulnerabilities reside within the Aruba Platform Access Point Interface (PAPI),a core protocol used for managing Aruba access points.Attackers could exploit these weaknesses by sending malicious data packets to […]
