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Proofpoint: 88% of Top Organisations in Asia Pacific Still Put Their Customers and Stakeholders at Risk of Email Fraud as Businesses Face Record-High Email Attacks

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  • Protective measures against email fraud remain widely insufficient among leading Asia Pacific companies.
  • Australia’s high adoption rate of proper email authentication (71%) among its top companies sets the standard for the Asia Pacific region
  • Around 50% of leading Singapore and India’s businesses have implemented the recommended level of email authentication
  • Concerningly, less than 20% of the largest organisations in Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand are actively protecting their customers against phishing

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released new research on a worrying gap among top organisations across the Asia Pacific with only 12% having implemented the recommended and most stringent level of email authentication. In 2024, phishing attacks surged significantly, increasing nearly 60% year-over-year. This dramatic increase underscores the critical need for proper implementation of email authentication, which prevents cyber criminals from spoofing organisations’ identities thus reducing the risk of email fraud.

These findings are based on an analysis of the Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), a widely-adopted email validation protocol records of Asia Pacific companies listed on the Forbes Global 2000. DMARC protects domain names from being misused by malicious actors by authenticating the sender’s identity before an email reaches its intended destination. This authentication system detects and prevents domain spoofing, a common phishing technique. DMARC has three levels of protection – monitor, quarantine, and reject, with reject being the most secure for preventing suspicious emails from reaching users’ inboxes.

“Email remains the most common and critical threat vector across industries. It’s encouraging that many leading companies in Asia Pacific have taken proactive steps to protect their customers from email fraud,” said George Lee, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at Proofpoint. “However, the rising frequency, sophistication, and cost of cyberattacks make it especially concerning that many remain highly vulnerable, exposing them to significant risks from malicious email-based threats such as phishing. Prioritising robust cybersecurity measures is essential to safeguard against these threats and protect customers’ valuable data.”

Proofpoint’s research shows that DMARC adoption in the Asia Pacific region is mostly lower compared to the US and UK, placing organisations and their customers at risk. While Australia leads in email authentication DMARC enforcement, Japan, South Korea and Thailand lag, leaving businesses exposed to escalating email fraud, including business email compromise (BEC) and phishing.

Key findings of Proofpoint’s DMARC analysis across key Asia Pacific markets include:

  • Australia: 71% of the top Australian companies have implemented DMARC at the recommended levels (reject). All the top Australian companies being studied have a DMARC record.
  • Singapore: 46.2% of companies analysed have DMARC set to reject. Yet 23.1% do not have any DMARC record and are wide open to email fraud and domain spoofing attacks.
  • India: 50% of the top Indian organisations implemented the highest level of DMARC (reject), with 30.9% utilising quarantine and 11.8% having no DMARC record at all.
  • Japan: Only 7.4% of top Japanese companies have a DMARC policy of reject in place. 65.6% of companies are at the monitor level, gathering data but offering no active protection
  • South Korea: Only 1.8% have implemented DMARC at the quarantine level with none at the reject level, and 51.8% having no DMARC record at all.
  • Thailand: 17.6% have a reject policy in place to block unqualified emails, while 17.6% of companies implemented quarantine and 52.9% at the monitor level still.
  • China: Only 4.2% of top Chinese companies have the strictest level of DMARC in place. A startling 71.8% do not use any DMARC protection at all.

Major Providers and Compliance Mandates Push for DMARC Adoption

Major email providers are making moves to force companies to catch up and use email authentication. Some highly-publicised examples include the October 2023 announcements from Google, Yahoo and Apple around mandatory email authentication requirements (including DMARC) for bulk senders sending emails to Gmail, Yahoo and iCloud accounts. This aims to significantly reduce spam and fraudulent emails hitting their customers’ inboxes.

In addition, organisations that store consumer payment information must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) or risk paying hefty fines for violations. The latest PCI DSS (v4.0.1) will require companies to use DMARC to protect credit card data by March 31, 2025.

Proofpoint recommends that organisations follow these best practices:

  • Implement DMARC: Protect your domain from impersonation by implementing DMARC and enforcing it at the reject level. Seek expert assistance if needed to avoid blocking legitimate emails.
  • Educate employees: Train staff on how to identify and avoid potentially fraudulent or suspicious emails, such as those impersonating colleagues, suppliers, or customers.
  • Strengthen passwords: Establish and enforce best practices for password management, including requiring strong passwords, regular changes, and never re-using passwords across multiple accounts.

This analysis was conducted in December 2024 using data from companies listed on Forbes Global 2000.

To learn more about DMARC, visit: https://www.proofpoint.com/au/threat-reference/dmarc
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Proofpoint, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organisations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organisations of all sizes, including 85 percent of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions that mitigate their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. More information is available at .

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Sansiri’s ‘PTY Residence Sai 1’ Sells Out Foreign Quota In 3 Hrs ‘Global Online Booking’ Hit Record Sales In Pattaya

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Thailand’s Most Trusted Developer Capitalizes On Surging Pattaya And Tourist Destination Demand

PATTAYA, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 Sansiri Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading developer with a 40-year track record widely regarded as Thailand’s most trusted fully integrated real estate developer among both Thai and international clients, announces surpassing all records with the successful real-time global online booking launch of ‘PTY Residence Sai1’, a much-anticipated luxury beachfront condominium in central Pattaya, project value at 3.2 billion baht. This luxury flagship project, offering rare freehold units, quickly sold out its foreign quotas within 3 hours, generating over 1.85 billion baht and marking the most successful presales with foreign agents. The popularity of the project launch and intense booking demand, unmatched in a decade, leveraged high rental yield returns of up to 8% in a strategic prime location, underscored by Sansiri’s reputation for trust and superior quality and commitment to exceptional after-sales service.

Uthai Uthaisangsuk, President of Sansiri Public Company Limited, disclosed that “PTY Residence Sai 1 is considered one of Sansiri’s masterpieces of the past decade. Located on Pattaya Beach Road 1 (Central Pattaya), the project represents a rare item on the last available freehold plot along prestigious Pattaya Sai1 which is only a step away from the beach. Pattaya draws parallels with the global destination in terms one of the country’s top travel destinations after Bangkok, and thanks to the remarkable transformation and regeneration each coastal city has achieved over the past decades into world-class tourism hubs celebrated for fine dining, unparalleled nightlife, and international scale events.”

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A Rare Opportunity on Pattaya’s Beachfront

“The city’s growth trend is set to continue with significant upcoming infrastructure developments In 2024, tourist arrivals growing nearly 60% compared to pre-COVID levels. Hotels in Pattaya maintained high occupancy rates of 85-90% over the past year, reflecting the increasing demand for residential properties and vacation homes, especially beachfront condominiums or those with beach views.

These factors have driven our unprecedented success, leading to the complete sold-out of our foreign quotas within 3 hours and generating over 1.85 billion Baht in sales, a record-breaking achievement in the last decade of our developments. The exceptional high demands came particularly from Chinese and Russian investors, who secured units of our ‘Real-time Global Booking Launch.’ Sansiri proudly stands as the first developer in Thailand to implement Global Online Booking functionality, enabling customers and agents worldwide to reserve units instantly with a single click.” Mr. Uthai added.

This success can be attributed to foreign customers’ strong confidence in three essential factors: Sansiri’s trusted 40-year legacy, the premium quality of our developments, and reputation for exceptional after-sales service that delivers high investment returns. This continues our track record of completely sold-out resort-style condominium projects over the past decade. We anticipate equal enthusiasm from Thai customers, expecting an immediate sell-out of the Thai quota during our exclusive pre-sales event on this 29-30 March at the Hilton Pattaya Hotel.

PTY Residence Sai 1 stands out as ‘THE ONLY ONE,’ a unique luxury freehold beachfront condominium with 327 units along with exceptional concierge services. Prices start at 6.99 million baht (1.5MN CNY) for one-bedroom units and 19.9-30 million baht (426,000CNY – 6.4MN CNY) for two-bedroom units, offering great value for residential and investment purposes.

This year, Sansiri is accelerating its 2025 condominium plan with the launch of 15 new projects valued at 20.4 billion baht in strategic locations across the country, encompassing Thailand’s top travel destinations including Phuket, Hua-Hin, and Chiang Mai. Currently, Sansiri has developed real estate projects in these and other tourist destinations to provide foreign buyers with a wider choice, highlighting its ability to expand markets and predict high-potential investment opportunities, such as The Base Cherngtalay in Phuket, Sansiri’s first condominium in prime location Cherngtalay; The Base Height in Chiang Mai, city condominium and Chiang Mai’s first high-rise building by Sansiri; and The Standard Residences, Hua Hin – the first luxury beachfront branded residence under The Standard brand in Asia and the third in the world.

Seamless experience from sales to excellent property care and management by PLUS Property

Sansiri apply the modern technology to enhance ‘Sansiri Service’ designed to provide a completely seamless experience, from sales through to after-sales support. This includes the Home Service App that combines essential management features and benefits, and Liv-24 that ensures homeowners can live worry-free anywhere in the world. Residents also receive outstanding property care and management through PLUS Property, a comprehensive real estate services and consultation agency. PLUS Property delivers exceptional after-sales support, including residential inspection, maintenance, rental facilitation and payment services, ensuring long-term confidence in housing quality.

The company’s strategic expansion is backed by its impressive industry recognitions, having recently garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the top spot among Thai property developers on the inaugural Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, Best Ultra Luxury Development in Asia, and 11 honours at the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2024. These accolades include Best Developer in Thailand and Best Developer in Phuket, underscoring Sansiri’s leading status in the real estate sector both in Thailand and across the region.

For more information, please visit Sansiri website https://siri.ly/XibpFa3

or contact email internationalbuyers@sansiri.com

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Cellini and Family Health Chiropractic Clinic Collaborate on Ergonomic Furniture Solutions

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Improving sleep quality and well-being through ergonomic furniture choices.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – In the lead up to World Sleep Day on 14 March 2025, Singaporean furniture brand Cellini is collaborating with Family Health Chiropractic Clinic (FHCC) to raise awareness about the importance of sleep health and ergonomic furniture choices.

Cellini is collaborating with Family Health Chiropractic Clinic (FHCC)

The collaboration features a series of informative videos and reels designed to educate consumers on how to improve their spinal health, sleep quality, and overall well-being through proper furniture selection and usage, with a particular focus on the innovative Nightingale mattress collection.

Get Ergonomic Advice from the Professionals

Ergonomic furniture is designed to support the body’s natural alignment and movements, reducing strain and promoting comfort. This is crucial for maintaining good posture, preventing back pain, and improving overall well-being.

The 10 videos, developed in partnership with FHCC, cover various aspects of sleep health and ergonomics and offer practical advice and insights related to wellness. Topics include choosing the right mattress, optimising sleep hygiene, practicing safe sleep habits, how to use ergonomic furniture correctly, and selecting furniture for Asian profiles.

Cellini’s Nightingale Mattress Collection is further spotlighted in the videos, highlighting key features such as

  • Responsive micro spring technology for targeted ergonomic support
  • Premium pocketed springs for precise motion shock absorption
  • Natural latex material for even weight distribution and reduced pressure points
  • Natural materials for enhanced breathability and odour-free bedding

Watch the first episode on Cellini’s Instagram and YouTube channels this World Sleep Day, 14 Mar 2025.

Producing Transformative Furniture Collections for the Everyday Consumer

This collaboration with FHCC underscores Cellini’s commitment to creating furniture collections that inspire and transform how you live for the better. To encourage consumers to improve their ergonomic health and invest in better sleep, Cellini is offering 30% off all bed frames till March 2025. Customers may also visit Cellini’s furniture showrooms to try the Nightingale Mattress Collection in-person, experiencing its ergonomic benefits for themselves.

Find out more at https://cellini.com.sg/.
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Cellini is a designer furniture brand that curates inspiration for all modern homes. Founded in Singapore in 1986, Cellini has always been passionate about art, connecting people to the creative works of skilled artisans and local designers. Designed and produced by its team, Cellini offers quality craftsmanship, exclusive designs, and timeless furniture pieces, all powered and manufactured by new technology and top-quality materials. Cellini’s furniture showrooms boast specially curated pieces that are second to none in terms of quality craftsmanship. For more information, please visit: .

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Ramadan 2024: Octa broker’s diverse charity agenda

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a festive time marked by family gatherings, communal bonding, and spiritual development. In 2024, a global broker Octa carried out several charity projects in various countries to celebrate Ramadan, driving education and long-term social benefits.

Each year, the month of Ramadan comes forth as a unifying force for Muslims all over the world. Since the Ramadan state of mind is characterised by deep reflection and a sense of connection, Octa aimed its latest Ramadan charity initiatives at fostering education and building strong social bonds. Below are Ramadan-related charity projects implemented by Octa broker in 2024.

Indonesia
In the wake of the holy month of Ramadan in 2024, Octa funded the renovation of SD NEGERI DEPOK, a school in Depok City, West Java, Indonesia. On 27 April, Octa representatives and local officials held the opening of the renovated school and presented gifts to the children. The main stakeholders expressed satisfaction with the project’s outcome and offered their best wishes to the local students.

The project aimed to improve and expand the local educational infrastructure to address the increasing number of students in the region. Another key objective was to provide moral encouragement to students and motivate them to be proactive in pursuing knowledge and studying science.

Malaysia
To celebrate Ramadan in Malaysia, Octa sponsored STATUS 200, a coding bootcamp for students of Ideas International, an inclusive secondary school located in Kuala Lumpur.

STATUS 200 was held in three stages, from July to November 2024. Octa fully funded the project, allocating some slots to students supported by UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency). To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, Octa also granted 50% of the slots within the programme to female students.

Twelve students achieved Stage 2 certification and enrolled in Stage 3, finishing it with impressive results. The graduates successfully completed their final assignments—each had to develop a fully functional webshop from scratch. Based on these individual projects, the graduates’ skill levels met the requirements for a junior web developer position.

With STATUS 200, Octa made another step towards its long-term social mission: to bring lasting positive change to local communities through small steps—incremental, targeted, and timely initiatives.

Nigeria
In 2024, Octa carried out three charity projects in Nigeria around the holy month of Ramadan:

  • Providing 300 children with educational supplies: due to a harsh economic crisis, many parents in economically challenged areas of the country cannot afford the basic school fees for their children and educational materials. Octa joined forces with a local charity, KIR Foundation, to provide students with much-needed supplies, including writing materials, dictionaries, and school bags, promoting accessible education and driving social development.
  • Training 25 youths in tech skills: Octa and KIP organised training courses to empower unemployed or underemployed youth with tech skills, including data science, cybersecurity, and graphic design.
  • Establishing yet another reading corner: reading corners are mini libraries set up in less-developed city areas or public primary schools. They enable children to improve their literacy skills and develop a lifelong love for reading. In 2024, Octa and KIR have set up 24 reading corners throughout 14 states, reaching 9,209 children and donating 3,763 books.

In 2024, Octa’s Ramadan-related charity initiatives contributed to long-lasting positive change in local communities, enhancing the career potential of local students of various age groups. In 2025, the global broker will keep up with the good tradition and carry out new dedicated charity projects to celebrate Ramadan. Stay tuned!

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is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

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