Security issues

Binance hackers used fake job interview in US$6.3 billion attack

The attack on Binance has raised questions about how hackers breached the world’s largest crypto exchange after years of North Korea-linked attacks. Fake job interviews are a well-known hacking technique.

European supermarkets rush to patch vulnerabilities after region-wide fridge hack

Stores in eight European countries were forced to throw away vast quantities of food after hackers tampered on Nov 2 with their fridges.

Supermarket fridge attack is just the start, says UK cybersecurity chief

Empty refrigerated shelves following a refrigeration outage at a Proxy Delhaize store in Maleizen, Overijse, Belgium, on Nov 2. On Nov 2, fridges and freezers in supermarkets from Sweden to Belgium and France were hit by hacking attacks.

Europe-wide bomb threats disrupt air travel

A video screengrab shows a police officer removing baggage from a Ryanair plane on Nov 3, after Ryanair’s operations centre reported a bomb threat received during the flight from Manchester to Murcia.

Bomb threats on flights, cruise ship cause disruption in Europe, no devices found

An SAS aircraft flying from Copenhagen lands, after receiving a bomb threat, at Warsaw Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Poland, on Nov 3.

Global security threats closer to Malaysia’s shores than many think, PM Anwar warns

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysian intelligence agencies had identified potential security threats arising from the operations of foreign intelligence organisations nearby.

Police with assault rifles begin Sydney patrols in wake of Bondi attack

The measure is the first of its kind in Australia, where the presence of heavily armed police officers is rare.

Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi

The opposition parties have announced they will hold a nearly 1.5km march on Nov 1.

Costumes, drug scare and tributes to victims mark Halloween weekend in Seoul

People celebrating Halloween in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct 31.

Tokyo embraces Halloween crowds under tight security by police

People who are celebrating Halloween Day cross the street at Shibuya Crossing on Oct 31.

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