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Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.

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GALLERY: Over $59k raised for medical research on Ingram Micro Golf Day

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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The Golf Day was attended by more than 130 of Ingram Micro's team members, suppliers, and customers at the North Shore Golf Club.
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Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.
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Microsoft appoints new commercial and partner business director

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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Bowden already has almost a decade of Microsoft relationship management experience under her belt, having joined the business in 2010.
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NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.
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Unencrypted Gearbest database leaves over 1.5mil shoppers' records exposed

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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A breach at Gearbest has left over 1.5 million shoppers' records exposed, including payment details and national IDs, due to an unencrypted database.
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Tech community rocked by deaths of Atta Elayyan and Syed Jahandad Ali

Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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Both men were among the 50 killed in the shooting in Christchurch last Friday when a gunman opened fire at two mosques.
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Digital experience managers, get excited for Adobe Summit 2019

Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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Adobe Summit 2019 promises to be bigger and better than last year's, with speakers including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and actress Reese Witherspoon.
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Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed

Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.
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Why it's time to move ID card issuance to the cloud

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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As traditional ID card issuance methods become outdated and insecure, moving to cloud-based solutions offers increased flexibility, security, and efficiency.
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Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.
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Where to from here? Women in cybersecurity speak up

Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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Women in cybersecurity discuss challenges from gender pay gaps to toxic workplaces on International Women's Day, urging for a more gender-balanced industry.
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Gallery: Seagate's Singapore R&D facility pioneering storage innovations

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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The Shugart was completed in June 2015, spanning 440,000 square feet and capable of housing approximately 850 employees.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 goes up against the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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While these two phones appear to be unlikely competitors, the fact that retail at the same price point pits them directly against one another.
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Surprises and highlights from Samsung's Unpacked launch event

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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The event features devices that are Samsung's answer to skeptics who say everything that can be done has already been done.
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Galaxy S10: Apple notch, meet the Samsung 'punchhole'

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S10 range, boasting advances in display, camera and performance a decade after first Galaxy S.
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Seagate: Data trends, opportunities, and challenges at the edge

Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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The development of edge technology and the rise of big data have brought many opportunities for data infrastructure companies to the fore.
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Exclusive: Ping Identity on security risk mitigation

Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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As data breaches surge, Richard Bird of Ping Identity discusses how organisations can tailor security measures to mitigate unique cyber risks in the cloud era.
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Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Symantec discovers eight cryptomining apps on the Microsoft Store, exploiting users' CPUs to mine Monero. Microsoft has since removed the apps.
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Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament's network.
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Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.