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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
- 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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China Mobile International Launched “AI+ Global Solutions” and “CMI AI LLM Integrated Server” at AI+ Era Global Development Forum
In his speech, Li Huidi stated that the deep integration of artificial intelligence and the new generation of information technology has led to the new “AI+” era across various sectors. “AI+” brings five “news”: First, it creates new scenarios for an intelligent lifestyle, where the increasingly popular AI devices, from autonomous driving to smart home assistants, are making smart living more accessible. Second, it unlocks new paths for technological inclusivity, the innovation of open-source LLMs significantly reduces the costs of AI training, enhances reasoning capabilities, and broadens application scenarios. Third, it leads to a new pace in technological development, with “AI for Science” emerging as a mainstream paradigm for technological innovation, greatly improving research efficiency and productivity. Fourth, it reshapes new paradigms for industry transformation, with AI LLMs integrating “general capabilities + specific knowledge” deeply into industry production processes, dramatically boosting productivity. Fifth, it constructs a new form of social governance, where clusters of intelligent agents create a new model of “human-machine co-governance” through intelligent decision-making, raising the standard of modernization in social governance.
Li Huidi reaffirmed China Mobile’s commitment to positioning itself as “a world-class information service technology innovation company”. The company is advancing the “AI+” action plan and systematically building “AI+” infrastructure, accelerating “AI+” technology development and deepening the scenario application of “AI+” to provide support for the global socio-economic digital transformation. Mr. Li also proposed four “AI+” initiatives: First, to foster the industry integration by enhancing synergy across the “AI+” industry through the establishment of a comprehensive international intelligent system and fostering advancement across all sectors. Second, to focus on cooperation within the “AI+” ecosystem by working together to promote the prosperity of the “AI+” ecosystem and making “AI+” services accessible to every industry. Third, to promote global expansion of “AI+” technologies by establishing “AI+” super-nodes to position the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as the leading hub for global AI innovation. Fourth, to foster international collaboration on “AI and ensure global access to the benefits of digital intelligence.
During the forum, CMI announced the launch of the “AI+ Global Solutions” and the “CMI AI Large Language Model (LLM) Integrated Server”. In additional, CMI and various ecosystem partners initiated the “AI+ Go Global Ecosystem Alliance” to collaborate with leading industry experts and partners in exploring how AI can empower diverse industries during the digital transformation and reshape the future industry landscape.
CMI AI+ Global Solutions: Empowering Intelligent Transformation for Global Enterprises
Tailored to five major industries of technology, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, finance, and energy, the CMI AI+ Global Solutions framework is built on a five-layer product system that encompasses everything from fundamental connectivity to solutions to fully address all segments of digital transformation for enterprises. It integrates core capabilities, such as LLMs, IoT connectivity management, and multi-cloud management, to deliver standardized platform-based universal solutions. With this innovative approach, CMI is helping enterprises to achieve efficient and flexible intelligent transformation in the “AI+” era. It provides robust digital support for global expansion, equipping businesses with the tools necessary to compete successfully in the global market.
CMI AI LLM Integrated Server: New Benchmark for Cross-Border AI Infrastructure
The CMI AI LLM Integrated Server is an intelligent computing system designed for secure and private data processing within enterprises. With local deployment, it operates within company’s private environment, ensuring data security while optimizing computing efficiency and intelligent processing. The server leverages CMI’s strengths in resource integration, including computing power deployment, LLMs, and scenario-based industry applications, to seamlessly integrate hardware, software, and network, significantly reducing deployment and maintenance costs. The CMI AI LLM Integrated Server is debut in February, achieving a successful deployment in the Asia-Pacific financial services sector.
AI+ Go Global Ecosystem Alliance: Open and Collaborative AI Industry Ecosystem
During the Forum, CMI collaborated with various industry partners to launch the AI+ Go Global Ecosystem Alliance. It aims to create an open, cooperative, and mutually beneficial “AI+” ecosystem by integrating top industry resources. The alliance will work with partners to offer full-stack capabilities, encompassing AI computing power, models, and applications, and to explore diverse scenarios to expedite AI deployment across industries such as technology, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, finance, and energy.
Recognizing the power of ecosystem-driven innovation, CMI launched the iSolutions Partner Ecosystem Alliance in early 2024. Known as the iStar Program, it is designed to broadly expand the “AI+” service sector, promote resource sharing, and support Chinese enterprises in their global expansion. As “AI+” technology evolves, the iStar Program is being continuously upgraded. The establishment of the AI+ Go Global Ecosystem Alliance marks a significant milestone for the iStar Program, further consolidating industry resources, accelerating the overseas expansion of Chinese enterprises and their global presence.
In addition, CMI joined forces with industry experts in AI computing, LLMs, and robotics in a roundtable discussion that explored commercial AI applications, emerging challenges, and future transformation trends.
Looking ahead, CMI will remain dedicated to openness and collaboration, working alongside global partners to drive innovation and embrace opportunities and challenges in the “AI+” era. From the foundation of the three core initiatives announced – CMI AI+ Global Solutions, CMI AI LLM Integrated Server and AI+ Go Global Ecosystem Alliance – CMI is set to expedite AI technology deployment worldwide, empowering diverse industries and helping enterprises navigate the competitive global landscape.
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About China Mobile International Limited
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. In order to provide high quality services to meet the growing demand in the international market, China Mobile established CMI in December 2010, headquartered in Hong Kong, China. CMI has expanded its footprint to 39 countries and regions.
Leveraging strong support from China Mobile, CMI is a trusted partner that provides comprehensive international information services and solutions to enterprises, carriers, and mobile users. Please visit 
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Taking the “Nanjing Cube” indoor athletics stadium as its core platform, Nanjing is leveraging international events to drive urban development. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies like Hawk-Eye systems and motion capture facilities, the stadium can host all 26 indoor track and field events. Data shows that Nanjing’s sports industry has reached a total scale of 131 billion yuan, with an added value of 41 billion yuan accounting for 2.3% of GDP. The city has gathered over 200 sports enterprises, including 87 in its sports technology park covering emerging sectors like smart wearables and sports rehabilitation. The integration of sports and cultural tourism receives over 1 million annual visitors.
Nanjing has established a “15-minute fitness circle” with 95% community sports park coverage and 3.2 square meters of sports space per capita – among the highest nationally. Innovating with a “One Festival Six Seasons” sports consumption model, the city distributed tens of millions of yuan in subsidies in 2024 to foster emerging sports like aviation sports and rowing. Through smart sports park initiatives and embedded pitch renovations, it hosts over 3,000 mass fitness events annually, creating an active mass fitness culture.
Building on Youth Olympic legacy, Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park has welcomed over 800,000 visitors and engaged 600 million online viewers. Collaborating with 12 international sports organizations through regular forums, the city is hosting nearly 600 elite athletes from 123 countries/regions in 2025 to promote athletics and enhance global reputation. Through event organization, venue operations, and brand building, Nanjing is transforming from “event host” to “sports innovation hub.”
Transitioning from historical capital to modern sports metropolis, Nanjing integrates cultural heritage with urban development through sports. By staging international competitions, promoting mass fitness, and upgrading sports industries, it continues to strengthen its “Innovative City, Beautiful Ancient Capital” brand, providing a model for high-quality urban sports development in the new era.
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Additional $320 Seats Released for Galaxy Macau™ Presents: ANDREA BOCELLI Live in Concert
The“Voice of God”Set to Grace the Galaxy Arena
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2025 – Galaxy Macau™ proudly presents the inaugural solo concert of Andrea Bocelli in Macau. The globally celebrated “Voice of God” will take the stage at the Galaxy Arena, Macau’s largest indoor venue, on March 29 at 8 PM. This highly anticipated event has sparked a rush for tickets since their release, and today, the organizer was excited to offer a limited number of seats priced at MOP 320. Tickets are available through Galaxy Ticketing, Damai, Maoyan, uutix, Trip.com, Ctrip, MPay, and Macau Ticket, providing fans with a final opportunity to experience the brilliance of the “Voice of God.”
As the first tenor to perform at Galaxy Arena, Andrea Bocelli returns to Asia after a nine-year hiatus, marking a truly “once-in-a-lifetime” moment for fans. With over 90 million albums sold worldwide, this legendary tenor will showcase his unique voice and emotional interpretations of timeless classics. Adding to the magic, his son Matteo Bocelli will join him on stage for a special duet, promising to ignite an artistic spark in this premier venue, which accommodates 16,000 guests.
Galaxy Arena, the top performance venue in the Greater Bay Area, is perfectly suited to Andrea Bocelli’s extraordinary voice, featuring state-of-the-art sound equipment. The venue’s unobstructed design will capture every subtle nuance of the tenor’s performance, from soft whispers to powerful high notes, creating a truly immersive audio-visual experience for the audience. This transcendent musical event will celebrate the eternal beauty of Macau as a “World Center of Tourism and Leisure.”
Galaxy Macau™ Presents: ANDREA BOCELLI Live in Concert
| Date: | March 29, 2025 |
| Time: | 20:00 |
| Venue: | Galaxy Arena |
| Organizer: | NGE ARTS & CULTURE COMPANY LIMITED |
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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT
Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.
Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.
Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavors & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavors at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.
Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com,
www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.
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