Is Singapore ready to govern a digital population?

Amidst the country's accelerated digitalisation efforts, and as voters head to the polls, the Singapore government must realise it also needs to transform the way it engages its population, which increasingly will demand answers as more come online along with their personal data.

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Services Australia among those found breaching privacy laws

Complaint against the government department revealed it disclosed bank statements to someone the complainant took a Family Violence Order out on.

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CyberCX scoops up Basis Networks to expand security capabilities

Australian cybersecurity megamix adds Melbourne-based Basis Networks to its venture.

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Google bans stalkerware ads

New Google Ads policy that bans stalkerware enters into effect on August 11.

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Zoom working on patching zero-day disclosed in Windows client

Security firm has disclosed today a zero-day vulnerability in Zoom's Windows client.

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How to ensure your workplace does not become a new source of COVID-19 infections

The risk that the workplace becomes a source of a new outbreak is real. While most employers are taking appropriate measures to create a safe workplace, there is still not nearly enough attention on how to ensure safer conditions for employees during their journey to and from work. There are several ways to mitigate this risk.

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Researchers connect Evilnum hacking group to cyberattacks against Fintech firms

The APT is also a loyal customer of Golden Chickens, a Malware-as-a-Service outfit.

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UK and Australian Information Commissioners to investigate Clearview AI

Joint investigation follows OAIC making prior contact with Clearview AI.

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INSLM recommends taking encryption-busting approvals power from Australian Ministers

Instead, he wants to stand up an independent body to oversee the approval of TOLA Act warrants.

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Google abandons Isolated Region cloud services project in China

Google says the Isolated Region project was scrapped due to other services offering “better outcomes.”

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