Primary Domain
Security
Within the Primary Domain facet, Security intelligence groups reporting by primary domain so readers can follow a focused area of internet infrastructure, governance, connectivity markets, or digital capital. The page brings together related articles, public evidence, institutions, companies, people, regional exposure, operating dependencies, and market context that may otherwise sit across separate category pages. It explains the domain, the likely actor class, the market or governance context, and the source material readers should use when comparing signals. Operators, analysts, and governance readers can see how the same domain appears across events, profiles, market shifts, public-source evidence, regional dependencies, and longer-cycle infrastructure decisions over time.

Companies
American Express’s Accertify partners with UK’s largest retailer, ASDA
ASDA, the UK’s largest retailer, has partnered with Accertify, an American Express company known for its fraud protection solutions.

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP
Database leak exposes 2FA codes of global tech giants like Google
YX International, which specializes in manufacturing cellular networking equipment and providing SMS text message routing services, has been found to have left an internal database exposed to the internet without a password. The database contained sensitive information, including…

Global Cloud Services
Shido token plummets 94% in attack
On February 29, PeckShield notified through an X post that the Shido token had suffering 94% drop due to an attack.He also stated that the attacker successfully controled the Shido blockchain’s Ethereum staking contract and transferred billions of Shido tokens. The attack…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Vietnam’s new telecom law set to take effect
Vietnam’s new Telecom Law was passed by the National Assembly on November 24, 2023. This law will replace the 2009 Telecom Law, which has been in effect since 2010. While the new Telecom Law is scheduled to be enforced on July 1, 2024, the provisions governing OTT communications…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
TikTok, Temu, Shein: Will China’s Amazon killers succeed?
A look at Chinese companies Shein, Temu, and TikTok and their ‘internal’ and ‘external’ battles overseas to take on Amazon.

Companies
OpenAI and Microsoft face lawsuits over AI copyright infringement
Legal challenges are mounting against tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI, with three prominent news sites, Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet, filing separate lawsuits alleging copyright infringement related to the use of ChatGPT, as reported by The Verge. Legal challenges against…

Africa Cloud Services
New leader of global trust and safety at TikTok
TikTok’s global trust and safety unit undergoes leadership changes as Cormac Keenan transitions from leading the team to a strategic advisory role, with Adam Presser taking over. In parallel, two senior leaders in Europe, Theo Bertram and Rich Waterworth, are departing for new…

Companies
Codified aims to introduce flexibility into data governance
In the fast-evolving landscape of enterprise software and data compliance, a new player has emerged to address the critical challenge of ensuring secure and compliant access to valuable data. Codified, a startup born out of Madrona Venture Labs and led by data veteran Yatharth…

Companies
Microsoft announces AI to combat fraudulent calls
Microsoft has announced a new service called Azure Operator Call Protection, which will provide call screening to mobile carriers and their subscribers. The service uses artificial intelligence to listen for signals that indicate a call might be fraudulent in real-time. The…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
HGC: Bringing cybersecurity assurance to Hong Kong’s telecommunications industry
On February 23 HGC Global Telecommunications (HGC Global) hosted a media luncheon and talk on HGC’s telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) business in Hong Kong. The representatives included Mr. Andrew Kwok, CEO of HGC, Mr. Alvin Wong, President of…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Google DeepMind utilizes AI to break through quantum computers
Google DeepMind has made a significant breakthrough in the development of quantum computers by demonstrating that its AI can speed up their development. Working alongside UK-based Quantinuum, DeepMind focused on reducing the number of T gates in fault-tolerant quantum computers…

Companies
Qualcomm and Intel aim to move AI out of data centres
Intel and Qualcomm expand AI capabilities beyond data centres to edge devices, aiming for wider accessibility and functionality.

Companies
Microsoft’s ambitious roadmap for .NET 9
As the tech world eagerly anticipates the arrival of .NET 9 later this year in November, Microsoft and the .NET Foundation are already mapping out their plans for the upcoming release, following the recent launch of .NET 8 just three months ago. The annual release cadence of .NET…

Global Cloud Services
Hackers pilfer $440K from fake MicroStrategy airdrop news on X
MicroStrategy X’s official account was breached, leading to the posting of deceitful links to a fraudulent airdrop. Victims lost $440K.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
TGT clinches 6th consecutive safety award: A beacon of occupational safety excellence
How TGT’s unwavering dedication to occupational safety led to it becoming a six-time recipient of the ‘Safety Performance Award’.

Africa Cloud Services
Micro Cloud redefines communication
Empowering connectivity: The inspiring saga of Micro Cloud technology In the vibrant city-state of Singapore, a tech revolution was brewing. Micro Cloud Technology Pte. Ltd. (MCT) emerged as a trailblazer in the global market, igniting a wave of innovation that rippled across…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
SNSKIES: Bespoke cybersecurity solutions and networking events for enterprises
Since its inception, SNSKIES Pakistan has been making success stories for over 14 years. The company is a strategic information security, cybersecurity, system integration, and product development company that empowers leading enterprise businesses across the region. SNSKIES is…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Why should we balance AI capabilities with human expertise?
Although AI, such as ChatGPT, shows impressive capabilities in code generation and analysis, there are doubts about its effectiveness as a reliable security auditor.Highlighting the importance of utilizing both specialized tools and human judgement to conduct comprehensive…

Asia-Pacific Institutional
Top tech stories today: February 21, 2024
Microsoft develops AI server gear to lessen reliance on Nvidia, ChatGPT can write smart contracts and other top tech news.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top tech stories today: February 19, 2024
Major social media platforms, such as YouTube, are testing new features. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has experienced a notable surge
