Tag: Security

Retail Asia25/09/2019
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Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced that it was cited as a leader with the second-highest score in the current offering category in The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Suites, Q3 2019 report. In reference to Trend Micro, Forrester remarked that: “[Their] endpoint security offerings span the full gamut of threat prevention and detection, with […]

Retail Asia10/06/2019
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ZTE has launched the first in a series of planned dedicated cybersecurity labs aimed at reassuring customers of the security of its solutions, and developing end-to-end security products and services. The new lab in Nanjing, China will help ZTE provide customers with end-to-end security products and services. It also aims to help ZTE increase transparency […]

Retail Asia05/06/2019
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Even though music streaming remains the primary use case for Amazon and Google’s insanely popular smart speakers, it goes without saying Alexa and Google Assistant can do many other cool, innovative, and practical things simply by listening to your voice. The Echo lineup arguably maintains its superiority in the living room, hiding plenty of neat smart home tricks […]

Retail Asia30/05/2019
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Poorly designed 5G spectrum auctions could seriously hamper the potential of the 5G era before it even begins in earnest, the GSMA has warned. A new Auction Best Practice by the industry body highlights some key concerns from recent 4G and 5G spectrum allocations, including a trend towards governments artificially inflating spectrum prices. This could […]

Retail Asia12/04/2019
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Google today released its annual security and privacy report, looking back at 2018. In the report, Google says that it has a three thronged approach to Android security. It uses layered security that all work together to protect the operating system and apps. Transparency creates openness and trust, says Google. Taking a shot at the […]

Retail Asia22/03/2019
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South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom said it will use quantum cryptography technology to ensure security of its 5G mobile networks. The mobile carrier said Monday it has completed applying Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) technology of ID Quantique (IDQ), to its 5G subscriber authentication center. The move is designed to prevent hacking and ensure quantum-safe security. “The […]

Retail Asia19/03/2019
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An unidentified third-party has breached Kathmandu’s website and potentially accessed customers’ personal information and payment details, the outdoor retailer revealed on Wednesday. The business was alerted to the breach, which took place between January 8 and February 12, 2019, through bank fraud monitoring. A Kathmandu spokesperson told that the business is currently investigating how many […]

Retail Asia22/02/2019
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Never mind airport security, artificial intelligence (AI) may also be rooting through your luggage in the near future at Incheon International Airport. Incheon International Airport Corporation said Wednesday it will incorporate AI into its security systems in a bid to improve accuracy in screening passenger luggage for prohibited items. The airport has already started working […]

Retail Asia20/02/2019
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Vietnam might find it difficult to maintain its aviation safety rating due to a lack of qualified personnel, experts caution. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Friday gave Vietnam a Category 1 safety rating, allowing local airlines to operate direct flights to the U.S. “Acquiring this rating is hard, keeping it is going to be even […]

Retail Asia10/01/2019
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Vietnam says Facebook has violated its new cybersecurity law by allowing users to post anti-government comments on the platform. “Facebook had reportedly not responded to a request to remove fanpages provoking activities against the state,” the official said, citing the Ministry of Information and Communication. In a statement, a Facebook spokeswoman said: “We have a clear […]

Retail Asia09/01/2019
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Sarment Holding Limited is pleased to announce that it is partnering with BlackBerry to co-develop KEYYES CHAT, a highly-encrypted messaging application to provide identity and overall data security management for Sarment’s rapidly growing ultra-high, and high-net worth user base. The development of KEYYES CHAT will be in conjunction with a series of other security-focused applications […]

Retail Asia06/12/2018
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Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has today launched its Future of Security Roadmap for Thailand, outlining a robust approach for strengthening payments security in the country over the next 3 years. Visa’s Roadmap focuses on a number of key initiatives which will enable security to evolve at the same pace as the technologies changing […]

Retail Asia22/10/2018
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Hong Kong has experienced a surge in fraudulent banking websites this year. In August alone, there were 15 reports of such incidents, compared with only two cases of fake websites or phishing attempts in the same month a year ago, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). In September, seven incidents were reported, up […]

Retail Asia17/10/2018
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The  Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and partner TNB Ventures have launched a Cybersecurity Industry Call for Innovation inviting industry providers to develop solutions for specific cybersecurity challenges. The initiative is being conducted in collaboration with five participating organizations – Ascendas-Singbridge Group, PacificLight Power, Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG), SMRT Corporation (SMRT) and Singapore Press […]

Retail Asia20/06/2018
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Representatives of tech giants raised no objections and said they would modify their strategies according to the new law, claims senior official. Facebook and Google found Vietnam’s cybersecurity law “appropriate” and did not object to it, a senior Public Security Ministry official said Friday. Vietnam’s cybersecurity law, which was approved by a majority vote in the National […]

Retail Asia18/06/2018
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BlackBerry is collaborating with the government of Canada to modernize their operations centers during international ministerial meetings and the 2018 G7 Summit. Using BlackBerry AtHoc, a crisis communication platform that includes AtHoc Alert for mass notification and AtHoc Collect for field reports, the operations centers are able to efficiently mobilize and secure the flow of critical information by […]


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