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Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches
Phishing

Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches

Quann Malaysia is warning Malaysians to be vigilant and watch for clickbait phishing links as the 14th Malaysian General Elections get closer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving
Breach Prevention

Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving

Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection
Malware

APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection

The generally perilous state of affairs in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) arena presents a host of challenges of its own.

By Nick FitzGerald • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
State-sponsored election hacks are acts of cyber warfare - survey
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
Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy
Distributed Denial of Service

Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy

Hackers at DEFCON were able to exploit vulnerabilities in voting machines in a matter of minutes - ICIT breaks down just how easy it is.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Data Analytics

Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry

The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Trump promises Tim Cook 'big tax breaks' if iPhone is built in America
Apple

Trump promises Tim Cook 'big tax breaks' if iPhone is built in America

Donald Trump has reportedly told Tim Cook to move Apple production to the US and out of China. #Trump #Apple #production #US #China.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Trumping expectations: What now for the public sector?
Health Technologies

Trumping expectations: What now for the public sector?

The US government's adoption of technology is unlikely to be undone by the new administration, according to expert Chris Pennell.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Lessons from the U.S. election on big data and algorithms
Data Analytics

Lessons from the U.S. election on big data and algorithms

The failure to accurately predict the outcome of the elections has caused some backlash against big data and algorithms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016
President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say
Health Technologies

President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016
Cyber hacking lessons from the U.S. election
Elections

Cyber hacking lessons from the U.S. election

Nation state actors, specifically Russia, meddling in US electoral systems is the most serious issue of this election, says Gartner analyst.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016
Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election
Facebook

Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election

As the polls close across the US, Facebook has released data showing some interesting moments from the election that have taken place in recent weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Health Technologies

What the U.S election means for the tech sector

As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Elections stories

Xero: As NZ's General Election looms, SMBs voice concern about tax rates
Fintech

Xero: As NZ's General Election looms, SMBs voice concern about tax rates

With New Zealand's General Election little more than seven weeks away, small businesses are concerned how the outcome will impact their tax rates.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Web petition wants students to become informed voters
Elections

Web petition wants students to become informed voters

Could lowering the voting age and giving young people political skills make an impact on youth voting? Could be a great class discussion.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
2016: What a year it has been
Cybersecurity

2016: What a year it has been

From Leo's Oscar win to seismic shocks and a scandalous U.S. election, 2016 was a year of dramatic twists, showing us the best and worst of times.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017
Elections

Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017

Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams plans to modernise election broadcasts by removing TV and radio requirements.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016