Singapore’s guidelines to bolster mobile app security are optional – for now

Oscar Wong/Getty Images Singapore has released guidelines designed to help developers adopt the necessary security controls and best practices to better safeguard users against common malware and phishing attacks.  Called Safe App Standard, it offers a common benchmark that guides local developers on steps to take to enhance mobile app security, according to the Cyber … Read more

PBA: Meralco slips past Magnolia to bolster playoff bonus bid

Meralco Bolts’ Shonn Miller in his PBA debut. –PBA IMAGES New import Shonn Miller provided the inside presence expected from him as Meralco downed Magnolia, 85-80, Saturday to solidify its chances of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in Iloilo City. Miller had 33 points and 22 rebounds after replacing Zach Lofton … Read more

Japan and ASEAN bolster ties at summit focused on security amid China tensions

TOKYO — Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, were meeting at a special summit on Sunday and expected to adopt a joint vision that emphasizes security cooperation amid growing tensions with China in regional seas. Ties between Japan and ASEAN used to be largely based … Read more

China Premier Li seeks to bolster his country’s economic outlook at the Shanghai export fair

TAIPEI, Taiwan — TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday pledged to continue deepening reforms, expand free trade zones and relax market access for foreign investment while seeking to generate excitement around a largely lackluster economy. Li made the remarks when delivering a keynote speech at the opening of the 6th China … Read more

New cryptographic protocol aims to bolster open-source software security

matejmo/Getty Images BastionZero’s OpenPubkey, which is a new cryptographic protocol that’s designed to fortify the open-source software ecosystem, is now a Linux Foundation open-source project. Docker is also integrating OpenPubkey, so that you can use it for container signing. This innovative cryptographic technology promises enhanced security through zero-trust passwordless authentication. OpenPubkey provides this authentication by … Read more

Kosovo welcomes a NATO decision to bolster its troops following weekend violence that left 4 dead

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo’s prime minister on Friday welcomed a NATO decision to bolster its troops in the volatile Balkan region, saying last weekend’s shootout that left four people dead illustrates Serbia’s attempts to destabilize its former province with the help of ally Russia. “These people want to turn back time,” Prime Minister Albin Kurti … Read more

Flood-hit central Greece braces for new storm as military crews help bolster flood defenses

Emergency services in central Greece are on alert as another storm system heads toward areas hit by massive floods this month ByThe Associated Press September 26, 2023, 6:44 AM ATHENS, Greece — Emergency services in central Greece were on alert Tuesday as storms headed toward areas hit by massive floods this month. Municipal and military … Read more