Release Archives

Here are the headlines of the available releases, chronologically with the most recent ones on top. News prior to Q2 2013 have been archived.

Research shows Microsoft continues to be the “most imitated brand” in phishing attempts
Leading industrial automation company W-Eng partners with HIMA to provide industrial safety solutions
Check Point Research highlights emerging threats of IcedID banking trojan
Healthcare, martech, fintech and retail adopt open source software (OSS) on a large-scale – what are the risks? FInd out from the 2021 OSSRA Report
Are companies looking hard within to spot mobile security challenges?
What does an industrial safety vendor think about oil and gas industry hazards and their protection?
Would COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) solutions be the most sustainable and safe way to build rail networks in Asia Pacific?
MicroBriefly: Maguro as the mainstay
Backups as a cybersecurity strategy against ransomware, suggests Check Point Software
Software integrity leader Synopsys added to the CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) list
Two Singapore-based medical diagnostics labs merge to form Innoquest Diagnostics
Romania’s Meze Audio launches 12 Classics V2 in Singapore
Synopsys’ Black Duck Binary Analysis found concerns in 18 popular mobile app categories during the pandemic
Embrace your audio with the open-back HE400se headphones from HIFIMAN
Fancy a USB-C Dual DAC Cable to up your audio playback? Talk to Astell&Kern
Check Point Research warns of resurgence of Trickbot trojan
5 adaptive ANC modes from 1MORE’s ComfoBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Singapore’s Innovative Diagnostics and Quest Laboratories launch IQcert platform to generate DHC for SafeTravel
Keep up vigilance for cybersecurity in a turbulent world, according to Check Point’s 2021 Security Report
Cybersecurity vendor Check Point protects remote enterprise workers with Harmony
Add a small Bluetooth-enabled DAC to your audio arsenal with FiiO BTA30
Engineering industry veteran Kim Povlsen joins Universal Robots as President
Cybersecurity vendor Check Point Software launches new CloudGuard Application Security (AppSec)
Be compact and go big sound with Audioengine A1
Check Point warned of continuing Emotet threats in January 2021
Total Economic Impact study showed CloudGuard can deliver 169% ROI to customers
Cobots to build momentum in Asia Pacific according to Universal Robots
Add the limited edition Danish Dynaudio Heritage Special passive speakers to your room
Bringing great sound to mobiles and portables the FiiO Q3 way
Automated Threat Prevention and Cybersecurity with Ease of Management for SMBs – Check Point Quantum Spark
Check Point Software in APAC won accolades for its channel management
The stapler circumcision as an alternative
True Wireless FiiO UTWS3 for your MMCX-capable IEM
A good example of safety and security modernization in the chemicals industry
Beryllium-coated DLC diaphragm FD5 in-ear monitors from FiiO
Microsoft and DHL were the most imitated brands from phishing, according to Check Point Software
Synopsys’ Coverity SAST ranked high in static application security testing
Check Point warned of the Emotet trojan surge in December 2020
Rapid COVID-10 Antigen Tests at DTAP Clinic Novena
50,000 collaborative robots is a testimony to a mature automation market
Check Point notes surge in the Phorpiex Botnet in November
Synopsys global survey finds open source security top-of-mind but patching is playing catch up
Check Point’s survey points to securing remote workers and clouds as challenges for next 2 years
Fancy engaging white hat ethical hackers to improve your cybersecurity?
Rubrik Andes 5.3 modernizes and automates data backups and recovery
PistonBuds and ComfoBuds from 1MORE lands in Singapore
What if packaging and palletizing can be offloaded to cobots?
ASEAN businesses can tap on Check Point geofenced cloud technologies to meet compliance requirements
Cybersecurity vendor Check Point makes some predictive assertions for 2021
Automating threat prevention with Check Point R81 platform
Beware of the tricks from Trickbot and Emotet Trojans, an advisory from Check Point Research
Expansive, natural and open soundscape from FiiO EM5
Organizations paid “white hat” ethical hackers US$23.5 million for top 10 cybersecurity vulnerabilities in one year according to HackerOne
HackerOne integrates with more extensible APIs and Webhooks
Leading Viet tech group FPT Software ups code quality and security with Synopsys’ solutions
Beware of Valak Variant malware – advice from Check Point researchers
Third rendition of KANN goes ALPHA with 4.4mm balanced jack
Luminaries and Attendees Converged at the Universal Robots’ APAC “Meet the Cobot Leaders” Keynote 2020
Better than active noise cancellation (ANC)? 1MORE thinks so with QuietMax
Singapore’s leading universities NUS and SMU successfully concluded Bug Bounty Challenge with HackerOne
39% of Singapore security leaders surveyed had to transform their businesses digitally earlier due to COVID-19
Ethical white hats find one software vulnerability every 2.5 minutes according to a study
Gain actionable insights and answers from Universal Robots at first APAC Virtual Cobots Expo and Conference
More secure remote access and WFH for enterprises?
Check your organization’s DevSecOps against 11th edition of BSIMM
Keep vigil on Qbot and other ongoing malware
Knowles BA Beryllium-plated drivers in FiiO FH3 IEMs in Singapore
Fancy a pair of Beryllium-plated IEMs?
For those using Amazon Alexa, maybe consider securing your accounts
DTAP launches self STD testing at DTAP Express Clinic in Singapore
Synopsys survey revealed that a significant proportion of organizations consciously deploy vulnerable apps due to time pressures
21% of Singapore businesses have seen more cyber-attacks during the COVID19 crisis
Audeze launches wireless gaming headsets Penrose and Penrose X
Check Point’s report asserted that 75% of respondents are concerned with public cloud security
Beware of the resurgence of the Emotet botnet
HIMA helped Nickel West modernize with HiQuad X safety systems
1More ColourBuds Wireless Headphones with 4 colors for the Fashionistas
Dating on apps? Be aware of potential cybersecurity risks
DTAP Clinic Receives Sensitivity Training for Working with LGBT+ Patients
COVID-19 raised cybersecurity threats, according to Check Point Research
Fancy the dual driver ANC Pro wireless in-ear headphones with hints of Jay Chou?
Protecting IoT devices and networks against cyber-attacks with IoT Protect
Zoom and Check Point Research fixed “vanity URL” issue
A&futura SE200 multi DAC high-res audio player launched in Singapore
Exquisite FiiO FA9 IEM with 6 Knowles Balanced Armature drivers
HIMA won accolades for Industrial Process Safety Systems at 2020 APAC Best Practices Awards
Look out for malware and ransomware, according to cybersecurity experts
Infinity SOC with AI-based incident analysis for fast identification and blocking of cyber-attacks
Check Point’s monthly report on cybersecurity hazards for May 2020
Check Point survey shows that consolidation of cybersecurity solutions is important
HackerOne announced its third government bug bounty program results with GovTech
Check Point’s single screen, fully-automated cloud-based security management platform
Check Point survey reveals organizations’ cybersecurity concerns exiting the COVID-19 lockdown
FiiO M3 Pro succeeds M3K as the go-to lossless hi-fi music player
Fancy becoming a white-hat ethical hacker and making a career out of it?
HIMA empowers industrial and hazardous installations with Remote Maintenance to provide Smart Safety and Cybersecurity
Singapore’s social service agency ABLE continues to serve physically-challenged and caregivers through tele-services
Benchmark Thailand ups operational efficiency by 25 percent with cobots from Universal Robots
91% of commercial apps found to have outdated or abandoned OSS components – a Synopsys study
Astell&Kern’s new SR25 entry-level portable player packs a punch
Check Point’s researchers publish April 2020’s most wanted malware
Synopsys named as leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for fourth year running
Fancy a FiiO pocket high-res music player that takes you a level up?
1MORE dual-driver active noise cancelling wireless in-ears
Tencent’s security response center partners with HackerOne for enhancing its cybersecurity practices
Vulnerabilities in cryptomining, DVR and that xHelper pest
COVID-19 and WFH (Work from home) – the perfect storm?
Chord Electronics’ 2go and 2yu becomes tag team in standalone music streaming
Editor’s Briefs for 2020
Check Point researchers’ Feb 2020 report warns against Mirai and Emotet
Education and Cybersecurity Talents – The Check Point SecureAcademy and Milestones
Cybersecurity partnerships – Check Point Software and Microsoft
Ethical hacking (white hat) has become a viable career, according to a vendor report
New tool to help developers find and fix security weaknesses in proprietary code and open source dependencies
Bitkom Open-Source Monitor 2019 discusses OSS adoption in Germany and risks
The diminutive FiiO BTR5 hi-fi Bluetooth DAC/AMP
An affordable foray into full-sized wireless NC headphones from Fiio
Brand Phishing Report Q4 2019 from Check Point
Check Point pushes its unified security software R80 to the cloud
Can a lightbulb be hacked?
Check Point’s new Global Partner Program to help channel partners grow together fast
Cyrus promises to “keep it simple” with ONE Cast
Don’t fall for that Christmas and Greta themed spam
Chinese vendor OPPO engages HackerOne to improve its product security
Check Point Software announces new solutions at CPX Bangkok
Synopsys acquires Tinfoil Security
Popular TikTok may be exploited with a spoofed SMS
OnePlus chooses HackerOne to improve cybersecurity
A visual tribute to its own classic, Astell&Kern’s new SA700 portable player enthralls
Check Point Research Leads to WhatsApp Group Chat Crash Issue Fix
Audeze announces the launch of a special made-to-order Hi-Fi headphones – Audeze LCD-24, in Singapore
FiiO introduces Jade Audio and new EW1 True Wireless Hi-Fi earphones in Singapore
Meze Audio announces Rai Solo, the newest addition to the Rai In-ear monitor family in Singapore
Zoo-Vite Introduces Gelatin-Free Kids’ Immunity Boosting Elderberry Gummies
Dynaudio launches all-new Confidence range: a new level in high-end listening
Check Point Announces Fully-integrated Cloud Security for Kubernetes and Serverless Cloud Services
Audeze LCD-1 compact and lightweight reference headphones launches in Singapore
Ingram Micro Named Check Point Software Technologies Distributor for Singapore & Malaysia
Japan’s LINE launches public bug bounty program with HackerOne
Check Point Software Technologies Revolutionises IoT Cyber Security
Astell&Kern A&ultima SP2000 Portable High-Resolution Audio Player Receives CES 2020 Innovation Award
Audioengine launches the 512 Portable Speaker with Expansive Soundstage Experience in Singapore
FiiO launches M11 Pro, the Android-based Lossless Portable Music Player with Dual DACs and THX Amplifier
Singapore Government Announces Sixth Hacker-Powered Security Program with HackerOne to Bolster Defences
Check Point Software Announces Integration of CloudGuard with Microsoft Azure Security Centre
HackerOne accelerates growth in APAC with new Vice President appointment
ANAFI FPV puts you in the cockpit of Parrot’s revolutionary drone
Government Technology Agency launches Vulnerability Disclosure Programme with HackerOne following successful bug bounty programmes
Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) Bolsters Security with Second HackerOne Bug Bounty Challenge
FiiO launches K5 Pro Desktop DAC and Amplifier in Singapore with Better Decoding for a Concert right on your desktop
Legendary Jerry Harvey Audio Collaborates with Astell&Kern to Launch Handcrafted “Layla AION” In-Ear Monitors in Singapore
Synopsys Releases BSIMM10 Study Highlighting Impact of DevOps on Software Security
HackerOne Funding Reaches US$110 Million As Hacker Community Surpasses 500,000
National University of Singapore empowers student ethical hackers to bolster cyber security
Check Point Research Reveals Security Flaw that Leaves Android Smartphones Vulnerable to Advanced SMS Phishing Attacks
Hackers Report First Security Vulnerability To 77% Of Customers Within 24 Hours – HackerOne Report Reveals
Six Hackers Break Bug Bounty Record, Earning Over US$1 Million Each on HackerOne
FiiO launches tiny high resolution audio player and Bluetooth receiver, M5 in Singapore
RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Ear Buds in New Colours
Meze Audio launches multi-award winning headphones Empyrean
Audeze Launches New “Team Carbon” Colour and Head Gesture Technology for Mobius Gaming Headphones in Singapore
Vulnerability in OpenDreamBox 2
Check Point Research Reveals Modern Cameras’ Connectivity to Wi-Fi Make Them Vulnerable to Ransomware and Malware
HIMA presents solution for reliable remote maintenance compliant to the newest expert recommendations
Synopsys and Ponemon Release New Study on Financial Services Industry
RHA launches Wireless Flight Adapter in Singapore
From Supply Chain to Email, Mobile and the Cloud, No Environment is Immune to Cyber Attacks
Check Point Introduces Record Breaking Security Gateways
RHA announces refresh to MA650i with Lightning in Singapore
anello at Jewel Changi Launches Boutique Series in Singapore
anello Announces its First Official Store in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport
RHA announces T20 Wireless headphones in Singapore
FiiO announces new Hybrid Driver In-ear Monitor FH7 in Singapore
Check Point’s 2019 Cloud Security Report Identifies Range of Enterprise Security Challenges in Public Clouds
Check Point Research – June 2019’s Top 3 “Most Wanted” Malware
Singapore Government Announces Third HackerOne Bug Bounty Program to Reduce Risk, Boost Cybersecurity
Check Point Research and CyberInt Find Major Vulnerability in Electronic Arts’ Origin Gaming Client
Astell&Kern Debuts Three New Hi-Fi Audio Portables For Audiophiles in Singapore
Life and Asset Saving HIMA Automated Safety Solution Pivotal To Industrial Safety As Malaysia’s Oil & Gas Industries Embrace Industry 4.0
Check Point Software Introduces Malware DNA
Check Point Research Launches CPR-Zero
HackerOne’s Top 10 security vulnerabilities
Leading German Industrial Safety company HIMA to showcase Smart Safety solutions at ISA Vietnam 2019
Check Point CloudGuard Log.ic Provides Threat Protection and Context-Rich Security Intelligence in the Public Cloud
Check Point Introduces 16000 and 26000 Series Security Gateways That Deliver Terabit-Per-Second Threat Prevention
1MORE Launches iF Design Award 2019 Winner, True Wireless In-Ear Headphones in Singapore
Check Point Software Technologies Partners with Singapore Polytechnic to Strengthen Cyber Security Skills in Singapore
Reddot Award 2018 Winner 1MORE Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones Arrives in Singapore
Check Point and Microsoft Integration Delivers Comprehensive Protection Against Data Leaks and Losses
HackerOne’s Penetration Testing Solution Can Deliver 115% Return on Investment Over Three Years According to New Total Economic Impact Study
Check Point’s researchers confirm the return of the Trickbot multi-purpose banking trojan to its top 10 most wanted malware list after two years
MicroBriefly: Cha-nabe and Anmitsu
Check Point Launches Industry-leading Channel Initiatives to Increase Value and Accelerate Benefits to Partners
MicroBriefly: Okinawa tuna fried gyoza
MicroBriefly: Chicken chashu ramen and steamed gyoza
Synopsys Study of more than 1,200 commercial applications and libraries finds a majority still contain open source security vulnerabilities and license conflicts
MicroBriefly: Cheap Western fare at Renee’s
MicroBriefly: Delightful Dizi (笛子) performance at the Esplanade
MicroBriefly: Bring an empty stomach to Hamburg Steak Keisuke
Priceline Protects Customers With Newly Expanded HackerOne Bug Bounty Program
MicroBriefly: Seedling Cafe at Maxwell House
MicroBriefly: Dynaudio Evoke in the house
Synopsys Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for Third Consecutive Year
MicroBriefly: Hidden Oasis of Se7enth in the heart of Singapore
Check Point CloudGuard Integrates with Google Cloud SCC
Check Point Software Technologies Reports 2019 First Quarter Financial Results
MicroBriefly: The allure of Japanese dessert Anmitsu
2019 Ponemon Study on Automation and Cybersecurity Staffing in Asia Pacific, United States and the UK shows an evolving Asia Pacific cybersecurity arena
FiiO Introduces Single Balanced Armature In-Ear Monitors FA1 specially Created on Industrial-Grade 3D Printers for the Most Consistent Sound
MicroBriefly: The tiniest firewall I have seen – Firewalla
MicroBriefly: Tapas Club at Vivocity – heavenlicious!
Blog: Check Point Partners with Google’s Cloud Identity to Improve Zero Trust Cloud Access
Synopsys Recognized as a Leader in Independent Analyst Report on Software Composition Analysis Solutions
Danish Audio Legend Dynaudio launches brand new Evoke Passive Hi-Fi Speakers range
MicroBriefly: Rail safety with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems
Mavin Inc Announces the World First 100ft Connection Super Stable Earbuds, Air-X
Synopsys to Showcase New Polaris Software Integrity Platform at Black Hat Asia
February 2019’s Most Wanted Malware: Coinhive Quits While Still at the Top
Audioengine Announces A2+ Wireless Desktop Speakers
Check Point SandBlast Agent Earns ‘NSS Labs Recommended’ Rating in 2019 Advanced Endpoint Protection Test
Singapore Government Enhances Cybersecurity Defenses With Second HackerOne Bug Bounty Programme
Argentinian Teenager Becomes World’s First US$1 Million Bug Bounty Hacker on HackerOne
HackerOne Reveals 100% Growth of Ethical Hacker Community in Annual Hacker Report
Check Point Appoints Sharat Sinha as Vice President for Asia-Pacific and Japan
Bug Bounty Leader HackerOne Announces APAC Headquarters in Singapore
HackerOne Continues Growth With Record Bounties Awarded To Hackers in 2018 and Over 100,000 Valid Security Vulnerabilities Found For Customers
Astell&Kern and Jerry Harvey Audio Announce New In-Ear Monitors – the Diana
Cloud and Mobile Deployments Are the Weakest Links in Enterprise Networks, shows Check Point’s 2019 Security Report
January 2019’s Most Wanted Malware: A Significant New Threat Speaks Up
Astell&Kern launches special edition headphone in collaboration with Beyerdynamic
Cryptominers Hit 10x More Organizations Than Ransomware in 2018, But Only 1 in 5 IT Pros Aware of Infections, Shows Check Point’s 2019 Security Report
Synopsys and SAE International Release New Study Highlighting Critical Cybersecurity Risks in the Automotive Industry
HIMA and genua forge strategic partnership for security
FiiO announces the K3 DAC: Pocket-sized Power flexibility
FiiO announces M6: Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player
FiiO introduces FA7: Quad Driver Balanced Armature In-Ear Monitors
Check Point Introduces Industry-first Hyperscale Network Security at CPX360, the Premier Annual Gathering of Security Leaders
Check Point Launches Maestro, the Industry’s First Hyperscale Network Security Solution, and New Ultra-scalable Gateways
37% of Organizations Impacted by Cryptomining over Past Year, shows Check Point’s 2019 Security Report
Check Point Researchers Reveal Vulnerabilities that Would Allow Hackers to Take Over Fortnite Gamers’ Accounts, Data and In-Game Currency
Synopsys Unveils Coverity Enhancements to Extend Breadth, Depth, and Scalability of Enterprise Application Security Testing
Check Point Software Acquires ForceNock, a Web Application and API Protection startup
Singapore Government to Launch Second Bug Bounty Initiative with HackerOne to Boost Cyber Defences
Check Point Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Report on Mobile Threat Management
Check Point Software Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell to Celebrate 25 Years of Securing the Internet
HackerOne Q&A With GitLab’s Kathy Wang and James Ritchey
HackerOne Expands Free Hacker101 Web Training Platform with HackEDU Partnership
Check Point Software Integrates with New Amazon Web Services Security Hub
Check Point Announces General Availability for CloudGuard SaaS
Astell&Kern Launches A&ultima SP1000M
Audeze Introduces Mobius: First Immersive Cinematic 3D Audio headphone Designed Specifically for Gaming
Check Point Researchers Reported Vulnerabilities in Market-Leading Drone Platform, Enabling Manufacturer to Bolster Security
Fiio Unveils M9 Portable Digital Audio Player At Sitex 2018
World’s First Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone: The CL2 Planar in Singapore
RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds announced in Singapore
Check Point Presents SandBlast for Education to Protect Classrooms from Cybercriminals and Online Bullying
Check Point Software to Acquire Dome9 to Transform Cloud Security
HIMA brings “Safecurity” to Asia with the inaugural Users Conference Asia Pacific 2018 in Thailand
Check Point Software Technologies Reports Q3 2018 Financial Results
HIMA maintains its ground in difficult market conditions
2018 Synopsys Survey continues to show Web and Mobile Apps as Top Security Challenges in Asia
New category coming – Interviews
Synopsys Releases BSIMM9 Study Highlighting Impact of Cloud Transformation and Growth of Software Security Community
Dynaudio Unveils Its First Intelligent Wireless Multi-room Music System – MUSIC
Synopsys to Showcase Its Software Integrity Platform at GovWare 2018 in Singapore
Faxploit: New Check Point Research Reveals How Criminals Can Target Company and Private Fax Machines to Take Over Networks and Spread Malware
McGallen & Bolden Group Wins Bronze Stevie® Award in 2018 International Business Awards®
Synopsys Redefines Interactive Application Security Testing with New Seeker Solution Optimized for DevSecOps
Parrot launches ANAFI, the flying 4K HDR camera with a Zoom that accompanies you every-time!
Check Point Researchers Discover Cyber-Criminals Exploiting World Cup Fever with Wallchart Phishing Campaign
Synopsys Enables Secure App Development with Coverity Enhancements and Integrated Security Training Platform
Synopsys Report Finds Majority of Software Plagued by Known Vulnerabilities and License Conflicts as Open Source Adoption Soars
April’s Most Wanted Malware: Cryptomining Malware Targeting Unpatched Server Vulnerabilities, says Check Point
Security in DevOps Is Lagging Despite Advantages and Opportunities according to New Study
Check Point 2018 Security Report
January’s Most Wanted Malware: Cryptomining Malware Continues to Drain Enterprise CPU Power, say Check Point
Check Point Software Technologies Announces CloudGuard
Synopsys Expands Coverity Support for New Programming Languages, Secure Coding Standards, and DevOps Toolchain Integrations
Cryptominers on the Rise in H2 2017, says Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies Announces New Smart-1 Appliances
Check Point Software Technologies Announces Infinity Total Protection
Synopsys Publishes CISO Report; Identifies Four Distinct Approaches to the CISO Role
Independent Research Firm Names Synopsys a Leader in Static Application Security Testing
FRED Technologies Launches Allure, the Luxury Smart Beauty Mirror
Synopsys Survey Reveals Customer Facing Web and Mobile Applications as the Top Security Challenge for IT Professionals in Asia
Synopsys 2017 Coverity Scan Report Finds Significant Adoption of Secure Practices in OSS Projects
Dataiku, Big Data Analytics Rising Star, Expands into Asia Pacific To Support Accelerating Growth
Synopsys to Enhance Software Integrity Platform with Acquisition of Black Duck Software
Check Point Software Technologies Report 2017 Third Quarter Financial Results
Check Point Joins Forces With LG To Secure Their Smart Home Devices
BSIMM8 Study Reinforces Benchmarking as a Critical Exercise in Early Stages of Software Security Initiatives
Synopsys to Showcase its Software Integrity Platform at GovWare 2017 in Singapore
Check Point Software Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financials
Check Point Teams with Microsoft Intune
Zepp@BIGBOX Live Hall Official Launch In Singapore A Roaring Success
Check Point Infinity NGFW Earns NSS Recommended in Next Generation Firewall Test
BIG BOX and Japan’s Zepp Hall Network Jointly Launches Zepp Branded Live Hall at Big Box Singapore
Check Point introduces Check Point Infinity
FRED Technologies Launches World’s First Luxury Smart Mirror
Check Point Delivers vSEC to Google Cloud Platform