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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that its power infrastructure could be targeted unless Tehran ensures the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, signalling a marked escalation in tensions that has unsettled global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider regional confrontation. The ultimatum, delivered during a public address on Saturday, reverses the tone struck a day […]

A sharp escalation in mobile banking malware attacks targeting more than 1,200 financial brands across 90 countries is altering the global fraud landscape, with security experts warning that user devices have become the primary entry point for cybercriminals. Industry researchers tracking digital fraud patterns say the scale and sophistication of mobile-focused threats have expanded markedly, reflecting a shift away from traditional server-side breaches towards attacks that exploit […]

Cybersecurity strategies built around prevention are facing renewed scrutiny as organisations grapple with a wave of disruptive attacks targeting cloud infrastructure, exposing weaknesses in how resilience is designed and implemented. Security analysts and industry leaders say the shift to cloud computing has outpaced the evolution of defensive frameworks, leaving many enterprises vulnerable not because they lack protection tools, but because they underestimate the importance of operational continuity […]

A security weakness in Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and later versions has raised fresh concerns over the resilience of widely used Linux environments, after researchers confirmed that local attackers can exploit the flaw to gain full administrative control. The vulnerability, described as a local privilege escalation issue, allows a user with limited access to elevate permissions and execute commands as the root user, effectively compromising the entire system. […]

  Authorities across multiple jurisdictions have dismantled a vast network of compromised Internet of Things devices linked to some of the largest distributed denial-of-service attacks ever recorded, with traffic surges reaching an estimated 30 terabits per second. The coordinated operation targeted command-and-control infrastructure that enabled four separate botnets to orchestrate high-volume cyber assaults on critical digital services worldwide. Investigators said the infrastructure had been used to overwhelm […]

Navia Benefit Solutions has disclosed a large-scale data breach affecting nearly 2.7 million individuals, raising concerns over the security of sensitive employee benefits data held by third-party administrators across the United States. The company, which manages health savings accounts and other workplace benefit programmes for more than 10,000 employers, said unauthorised actors gained access to parts of its systems, exposing a broad range of personal and health-related […]

Air defence systems in Abu Dhabi intercepted attempted strikes targeting key energy infrastructure, prompting a sharp condemnation from authorities who described the incident as a serious escalation and a breach of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no casualties were reported after the attempted attacks on the Habshan gas facility and the Bab field, both central to the country’s hydrocarbon production network. Officials said […]

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Europe’s leading naval powers have concluded that reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping is unlikely while hostilities involving Iran persist, underscoring mounting risks to global energy flows and maritime security in one of the world’s most critical chokepoints. Military planners across allied countries indicate that even a limited conflict scenario would render the narrow waterway effectively inaccessible for sustained civilian navigation, given the high probability […]

A malicious Python package masquerading as a legitimate Telegram development tool has been identified as a vehicle for remote code execution attacks, raising concerns about supply chain security within open-source ecosystems. Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a package named “pyronut” that was uploaded to the Python Package Index, presenting itself as a functional alternative to Pyrogram, a widely used Telegram MTProto API framework relied upon by developers to […]

A coordinated cybercrime operation built around a fraudulent cryptocurrency tool branded “ShieldGuard” has been dismantled after investigators confirmed it functioned as a malicious browser extension harvesting user credentials and digital assets. Security researchers say the campaign had been active across multiple platforms, targeting retail crypto investors through deceptive online promotions and fake security assurances. The extension, presented as a protective utility for safeguarding cryptocurrency wallets, was distributed […]

United Arab Emirates authorities have condemned what they described as a direct attack on critical energy infrastructure after air defences intercepted missiles targeting the Habshan gas facility and the Bab oil field in Abu Dhabi, with officials confirming no casualties or significant damage. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterised the incident as a “dangerous escalation” and a breach of international law, warning that […]

By K Raveendran Energy markets are entering a phase where the traditional assumptions underpinning pricing models are being fundamentally reshaped by the evolving nature of conflict, with the Iran war serving as a critical inflection point. For decades, oil prices have largely responded to state-driven variables such as production quotas, formal sanctions regimes, and large-scale […]

The article Energy Markets Entering A New Phase Of Infrastructure-Related Uncertainty appeared first on Latest India news, analysis and reports on Newspack by India Press Agency).

President Emmanuel Macron has named France’s next-generation aircraft carrier “Free France,” invoking the legacy of wartime resistance as Paris accelerates plans to modernise its naval power and reinforce strategic autonomy in an increasingly contested global security environment. The announcement marks a symbolic and operational milestone in France’s long-term defence planning, linking the future flagship vessel to the spirit of the Free French Forces that rallied under Charles […]

TrendAI™ to support NVIDIA OpenShell open source runtime to add security for autonomous AI agents

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – TrendAI™, the enterprise AI security leader, today announced expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to support NVIDIA OpenShell, a new open source runtime for agentic AI introduced at NVIDIA GTC. The solution enables organizations to deploy autonomous AI agents with built-in governance, continuous risk visibility, and runtime enforcement, addressing key barriers to production adoption of agentic AI.

TrendAI™ is teaming with NVIDIA to add security for the open source NVIDIA OpenShell runtime as the ecosystem evolves. Learn more: https://resources.trendmicro.com/2026-nvidia-gtc.html

Rachel Jin, Chief Platform and Business Officer, Head of TrendAI™: “Agentic AI changes the security equation. When AI systems can plan, take action, and interact with other tools on their own, the risk profile looks very different from traditional AI. Our collaboration with NVIDIA allows us to bring security directly into the architecture so organizations can adopt agentic AI with the visibility and control they expect.”

Traditional AI security models were built for short-lived interactions between users and models. Agentic AI changes that dynamic by operating continuously and taking action across environments.

NVIDIA OpenShell is an open source runtime for long-lived, self-evolving agents capable of planning, memory, and tool execution. While these capabilities unlock significant productivity gains, they also introduce risks related to unauthorized skills, hidden behaviors, prompt injection, and unintended system access.

Pat Lee, vice president, Strategic Enterprise Partnerships at NVIDIA: “Agentic AI opens the door for a new class of applications that can plan, reason, and take action. By working with TrendAI™, we’re helping developers add visibility and controls to make it safer to run autonomous AI.”

TrendAI™ can transform agentic AI from a high-risk experiment into an enterprise-ready architecture. Organizations gain the ability to define trust boundaries, enforce policy at runtime, and maintain continuous visibility into autonomous AI behavior, all while preserving the flexibility and power that make agentic systems valuable.

TrendAI™ adds an enterprise-grade security layer that governs how agents behave, what tools they can access, and how risk is detected and enforced, before, during, and after execution.

The collaboration extends across the NVIDIA AI–Q blueprint and the NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit, enabling consistent security, governance, and observability as agentic systems scale across enterprise environments.

TrendAI Vision One™‘s layered security architecture for OpenShell provides:

  • Centralized AI governance and compliance enforced directly in the agent runtime
  • Skill and tool risk visibility, including continuous scanning of agent skills and MCP integrations
  • Dynamic behavioral analysis to detect hidden or malicious actions
  • Inline policy enforcement that blocks untrusted skills and actions at runtime
  • AI specific threat protection, including prompt injection and sensitive data exposure detection
  • Continuous monitoring and auditability through agentic telemetry and SIEM integration. These capabilities allow organizations to define trust boundaries, enforce policy, and maintain visibility across autonomous AI agents without limiting innovation.

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About TrendAI™

TrendAI™, a global leader in AI security, empowers enterprises to innovate fearlessly by securing AI, cloud, networks, endpoints, and data across the modern attack surface. At the core is TrendAI Vision One™, a unified cybersecurity platform that centralizes cyber risk exposure management and security operations to protect the entire AI lifecycle from infrastructure to models to users. The platform is fueled by world-class threat intelligence and insights that protect organizations from hundreds of millions of threats every day. With 6,000 TrendAI™ experts across 75 countries, TrendAI™ empowers security leaders to stay ahead of threats, driving proactive security outcomes across the entire attack surface. This includes critical environments like AWS, Google, and Microsoft. AI Fearlessly.

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned, citing opposition to the Trump administration’s military campaign against Iran and warning of strategic and moral consequences for United States security policy. Kent announced his decision in a statement, saying he could not “in good conscience” support the direction of the conflict. His departure marks one of the most senior resignations tied directly to the administration’s handling […]

A newly identified Android attack technique that alters the operating environment rather than modifying applications has raised fresh concerns over the resilience of mobile payment systems, with researchers warning that conventional app-level protections may no longer be sufficient. Security analysts at CloudSEK have detailed a method that leverages a framework known as LSPosed to manipulate how Android apps behave at runtime. Instead of injecting malicious code directly […]

Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered a method that enables attackers to bypass behavioural protections in Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XDR platform, raising fresh concerns over the resilience of endpoint detection systems widely used by enterprises. The findings centre on the platform’s Behavioural Indicators of Compromise, or BIOC rules, which are designed to identify suspicious activity beyond traditional signature-based detection. Researchers demonstrated that these rules, distributed in encrypted form […]

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector faces escalating risks from artificial intelligence-driven fraud, prompting warnings that operators must strengthen defences with advanced detection systems and tighter internal controls to protect revenue and customer trust. A new advisory from PwC highlights how fraudsters are increasingly deploying generative AI tools, automated bots and deepfake technologies to exploit vulnerabilities across mobile networks, digital payment platforms and customer verification systems. The firm says the […]

Arabian Post Special Missile and drone strikes linked to the widening confrontation around Iran have forced Gulf governments to confront a reality long considered unlikely: the region’s economic hubs, energy infrastructure and aviation networks can no longer assume insulation from large-scale conflict. Airports, oil terminals and urban centres across the Gulf have experienced disruptions as Iranian projectiles and drones targeted sites tied to military or logistical support […]

President Donald Trump’s call for China to deploy naval forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has stirred a sensitive strategic debate in Beijing, drawing attention to the question of whether the world’s second-largest economy should assume a greater military role in safeguarding global trade routes. Trump argued that China, as one of the largest importers of Gulf energy supplies, should contribute naval assets to […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates airline said on Monday it expects to operate a limited flight schedule from Dubai after 10am local time, following disruption caused by a drone attack that triggered a fire near the city’s main airport and forced the temporary suspension of operations. Airport authorities halted flights after emergency services responded to a blaze sparked by the incident in the vicinity of Dubai International […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Months before the current geopolitical crisis hit global markets, Asia Pacific (APAC) executives had begun shielding their businesses by shortening supply chains and focusing on regional trade. Forvis Mazars’ C-suite barometer 2026: Adapting in uncertainty shows this proactive approach, alongside with efficiency-driving AI investments, is now key to navigating today’s global challenges.
While the number of APAC leaders expecting revenue growth had dropped to 67% (down from 80% in 2025) ahead of this year, underlying business confidence had notably strengthened to 41% (up from 30% in 2025). This contrast, lower growth expectations yet stronger confidence, highlights a resilience paradox: leaders are separating financial outlook from global turmoil, actively reinventing their operations to endure anticipated shocks rather than waiting for conditions to improve.
Key findings for APAC:
  • Measured confidence amidst geopolitical volatility: Amidst ongoing geopolitical volatility, APAC leaders remain acutely aware of the shifting landscape. Notably, 29% cite geopolitical instability and social unrest as a top trend impacting their organisation over the next 12 months, outpacing the global average of 26% and tying with regulatory pressures. Consequently, growth expectations are tempered: while 83% still anticipate positive growth in 2026, this trails the global average of 92% and marks a decline from 84% in 2025.
  • Expansion turns inward: Driven by geopolitical and tariff risks, expansion plans have shifted to regional neighbours, with China (36%), Australia (29%) and Hong Kong (29%) as the top destinations.
  • AI is a net job creator: Defying global displacement fears, 43% of APAC leaders say AI has created new roles in their organisation, significantly outpacing the 28% who say it replaced them.
  • The sustainability gap: While 91% are confident in meeting reporting compliance, only 73% feel prepared to manage the actual physical impacts of climate change.
The APAC resilience paradox: Building structural resilience despite lower revenue expectations
The anticipated dip in revenue expectations was primarily driven by converging pressures that have only intensified: economic uncertainty, political instability and intensifying competition. Yet, this foresight did not dampen investment. In a clear sign that businesses are fortifying their foundations, investment in human capital remains strong across the region, with 63% of APAC respondents plan to increase spending on acquiring new talent and 68% intend to upskill their workforce.
APAC’s underlying optimism is supported by a high level of operational readiness. Even as geopolitical instability remains a top concern, 76% of executives express confidence in their organisation’s preparedness to manage it. This sentiment extends to navigating supply chain challenges (85%) and new regulatory requirements (91%), showing that leaders are turning global disruptors into manageable areas of control.

Rick Chan, Managing Partner Singapore, Head of Audit & Assurance APAC and Member of Group Governing Board, Forvis Mazars, observed, “Asia Pacific has always had to move fast. The region’s businesses are built on agility – on reading the market, adjusting quickly and staying close to customers. That DNA is proving invaluable right now. The data shows leaders are transitioning from short-term firefighting to building lasting resilience. By investing in localised supply chains and AI, they are taking highly practical steps to insulate their operations against escalating geopolitical risks and secure long-term growth.”
The strategic pivot: strengthening intra-regional trade
The barometer reveals a fundamental change in how APAC firms plan to grow. Rather than facing global trade barriers head-on, executives are pivoting to markets closer to home. The top three expansion destinationsareChina (36%), Australia (29%) and Hong Kong (29%).
This inward shift is a direct, data-driven response to rising global tensions. A striking 67% of APAC leaders who revised their expansion plans this year cited geopolitical instability as the primary driver, making it the top catalyst for changing global strategies. Furthermore, 42% cite costs and operational issues due to tariffs as their biggest challenge when entering new markets. Facing these dual threats, APAC businesses have pragmatically shortened their supply chains to secure growth in neighbouring markets where geopolitical and tariff risks are more manageable.

The growth engine: AI as a workforce catalyst
In an environment where operational margins are under pressure, AI has become a critical tool for efficiency. Notably, the data indicate that AI is a net job creator in the region. 43% of APAC C-suite leaders report that AI has already prompted the creation of new roles, compared to 28% who report job replacements.

While 47% of executives rank AI as their top technology priority, their approach is disciplined. APAC leaders are prioritising high-impact applications such as forecasting (65%), knowledge acquisition, banking and retrieval (61%), client services, recommendations, relationships (61%), and operational efficiency, including automation (60%). Interestingly, they are achieving these gains with leaner investment; 41% (versus 35% globally) allocate less than 10% of their budget to AI, suggesting a focus on cost-effective, high-return AI adoption.
The blind spot: the sustainability gap – compliance versus operational resilience
While the report highlights strategic maturity in technology and trade, it reveals a critical disconnect in sustainability. Although 91% of APAC executives express confidence in meeting sustainability reporting compliance, only 73% feel prepared to manage the actual physical and operational impacts of climate change. This disparity indicates that while they are confident in meeting regulatory expectations, the priority now is to bridge the gap between compliance and reality, specifically by strengthening supply chains and building physical resilience against tangible climate risks.
Chester Liew, Partner, Head of Risk Consulting & Sustainability, Forvis Mazars in Singapore, said, “High confidence in reporting compliance is an encouraging baseline, but paperwork does not protect operations. The foresight APAC leaders are demonstrating in navigating geopolitical risks must now be urgently applied to climate risks. With regulatory timelines providing some breathing room, the prudent next step is to pivot resources from disclosure to physical defence – ensuring that supply chains and physical assets can actually withstand extreme weather and emerging environmental shocks.”
Forvis Mazars’ 2026 C-suite barometer survey captures insights from 3,012 senior executives worldwide prior to the US-Israeli war with Iran in February 2026. This independent research was conducted in October and November 2025 and captures the views of C-suite leaders at for-profit organisations with annual revenues of over US$1 million across 40 countries, including 260 respondents from seven markets in the Asia-Pacific region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. Findings reflect executive sentiments at the time of fieldwork.

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About Forvis Mazars in Singapore
Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. Forvis Mazars in Singapore is part of the Forvis Mazars Group. Our clientele benefits from the combined expertise of 400+ Singapore-based professionals and our international team.

About Forvis Mazars APAC
Present in Asia Pacific since 1997, Forvis Mazars operates in more than 15 countries and territories in the region and draws on the expertise of over 10,100 professionals in more than 60 offices. We work as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory, outsourcing, consulting, sustainability and legal services.

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Pressure from Washington for allies to help secure shipping lanes in West Asia has placed Tokyo in a delicate strategic position, with senior figures signalling that dispatching Japanese military vessels to the Middle East would face formidable political and legal barriers. Takayuki Kobayashi, policy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stated that any move to send Japanese naval assets to escort commercial vessels through the Strait […]

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