Cyberattack on JAL delays some flights, disrupts operations

Japan Airlines announced on Dec. 26 that its computer network was hit by a cyberattack, which delayed some flights while the company worked to restore the system and resume normal operations. According to JAL, the cyberattack caused a heavy access Read More …

UNODC report exposes escalating threat of organized crime in the Pacific

The Pacific is increasingly becoming an important transshipment hub and an operational and destination point for organized crime syndicates, according to a new report launched today by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Titled Transnational Organized Crime in Read More …

Philippines: Department of Foreign Affairs concerned over data breach at passport printing unit

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has announced that they’re really concerned over the data breach at APO Production Unit – a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) in charge of printing passports. During a Senate finance subcommittee Read More …

Japan: JMSDF set to establish a new “Fleet Information Warfare” command

The move would strengthen the JMSDF’s response capabilities to integrated information warfare, especially in the cognitive dimension. Most notably, the new reorganization process will abolish the current Fleet Intelligence Command (艦隊情報群), the only specialized intelligence unit in the JMSDF. The Read More …

ACSC chief appointed new top cyber spy

Australian Cyber Security Centre chief Abigail Bradshaw has been named the new director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate, replacing outgoing chief Rachel Noble. Ms Bradshaw, a former Navy officer with deep expertise in cyber, national security, crisis management and incident Read More …

JG Summit Holdings probing ‘possible’ cyber attack

Gokongwei-led conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. is investigating an alleged cybersecurity attack which was claimed to have affected thousands of the company’s computers. RansomHub, which was supposedly responsible for the attack, expressed frustration over being ignored by JG Summit and Read More …

At least 60 people ill after mass food poisoning case at Singapore ByteDance office

At least 60 people fell ill after a major food poisoning incident at the office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance on July 30. In response to queries by The Straits Times, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Ministry of Health Read More …

Japan: MSDF chief may quit over widespread mishandling of secret info

Several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels reportedly allowed unvetted personnel to handle top secret information related to national security, with the MSDF’s top uniformed officer signaling his intention to resign over the latest breach. Ryo Sakai, the MSDF’s chief of staff Read More …

Personal data stolen from unsuspecting airport visitors and plane passengers in “evil twin” attacks

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a man for setting up fake free WiFi access points in order to steal personal data from people. The crime was discovered when an airline reported a suspicious WiFi network identified by its Read More …