Unveiling Cybersecurity Realities

In this episode of Biztech’s APAC Cybersecurity Show, we discuss the alarming rise of ransomware and targeted attacks on Microsoft’s Azure platform, shedding light on the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals. Our co-host, Benjamin Ang, Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security Research at the NTU, Singapore, provides valuable perspectives on these pressing issues.

Key Takeaways :

• The importance of having strong processes in place with multiple layers of authorization for large financial transactions to prevent fraud.
• Implementing fail-safes to protect against account takeovers completely opening up access to financial systems.
• Educating employees on latest phishing and social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals.
• Reminding employees to be vigilant and not click suspicious links in emails or messages.
• Updating security tools and spam filters to detect AI-generated deepfakes and other sophisticated social engineering attacks.
• Conducting regular cybersecurity audits to identify and address any gaps in an organization’s security practices.

Guest : Benjamin Ang, Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security Research at the NTU, Singapore

Host : Brian Fernandez

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