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In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia

What is'ethical hacking' in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing's Jack Ow to find out.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017

Global Stories

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Marketing Technologies

Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems

A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Malware

Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets

Back in the day it was not uncommon for people to ransack stagecoaches and rob armoured trucks, but now they're robbing servers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Cartech

How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017

AI Security

Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Elections

State-sponsored election hacks are acts of cyber warfare - survey

78% of respondents said they would deem an act as cyber war if a nation-state was behind a successful or attempted hack of another country's election.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Hyperscale

US judge squashes Yahoo's attempt to stop data breach lawsuits

Both Yahoo and victims of its multiple data breaches have been granted – and denied – the ability to dismiss lawsuits after its massive data breaches.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

It's possible for cyber attackers to change what's in your emails

A newly-discovered exploit called ROPEMAKER allows an attacker to remotely change the content of any email post-delivery.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Distributed Denial of Service

Upside-down flag prompts hack against Malaysian websites

Malaysian websites have been hit by hacks and DDoS attacks reportedly in response to an error in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017 booklet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Malware

Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible

Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017

Microsoft

Chinese firm hacks way to success at Microsoft Hackathon

China-based IT firm Ping An Technology was the only Chinese company to be invited to Microsoft's Hackathon in the US this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant security researcher stung by hackers - parent co FireEye denies entire network breach

It seems that not even security experts are immune to hacks, after reports surfaced this week that one unlucky researcher was hit by hackers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Malware

How education can avoid being the next hacking target

US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.

By Darrick Kristich • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017