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Techday NZ
6 hours ago
- Techday NZ
Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'
The browser is the new battleground. That's the message from Audrey Adeline of cybersecurity company SquareX, who has launched a practical Browser Detection and Response Manual to help organisations understand and defend against attacks in what she calls "the most used app on your device." "Eighty per cent of the time spent on a device is now in the browser," she explained to TechDay during a recent interview. "Yet it's one of the least protected surfaces in cybersecurity." Unveiled at the RSA Conference (RSAC'25) earlier this year, the manual has struck a chord with security leaders worldwide, selling out quickly and prompting strong feedback. The manual, written by Audrey Adeline and Vivek Ramachandran is titled: 'The Browser Security Field Manual'. "We were one of the top-selling books at the RSA bookstore," Adeline said. "A lot of CISOs reached out to us afterwards to say it helped their teams rethink browser security." Originally from Indonesia, Adeline's own path into tech was unconventional. "I grew up in a very traditional economy. Most of my family ran consumer businesses - nobody was in STEM," she said. After studying biochemistry at Cambridge and working in cancer research, she pivoted into consulting, and eventually joined Sequoia to evaluate tech companies, including cybersecurity firms. Her passion for deep tech and research led her to SquareX, where she now leads the Year of Browser Bugs (YOBB) project, uncovering browser-based architectural vulnerabilities each month. These include high-profile exploits like polymorphic extensions, which can impersonate legitimate browser tools like password managers and crypto wallets. "The danger is users don't realise they're entering credentials into a fake extension," Adeline explained. "These are architectural issues that legitimate browser features enable, and they're much harder to detect or patch." That urgency drove the creation of the manual. "We kept seeing the same problem - people using the browser constantly, but having very little visibility or protection," she said. "Existing tools just don't give you a clear picture of how the breach occurred." The manual's first edition is now being followed by a second, set for release at DEF CON and Black Hat in August. It will feature commentary from CISOs at Fortune 500 companies to ground the guidance in real-world enterprise experience. "We didn't want to just make it theoretical," Adeline said. "Each chapter now includes perspectives on actual problems faced by security teams." Access to the manual is currently via request form, though Adeline said digital availability is expected closer to August. Developing the manual was not without challenges. "The biggest hurdle was the lack of consolidated resources," she said. "There's research out there, but it's scattered. We had to pull together a lot of primary sources and make it digestible - from beginner concepts to advanced attacks." Browser-based threats have spiked recently, with attackers targeting the browser as the new endpoint for enterprise data. "Think about it," she said. "We don't download files anymore. Our files, apps, identities - everything is now in the browser. It's where 60 to 70 per cent of enterprise data lives." Adeline warned that the shift in attacker behaviour is permanent. "It's not just a trend. There's a fundamental change in how we work, and attackers are following the data." To help teams assess their own posture, SquareX has also launched a free browser attack testing tool. "Seeing is believing," she said. "You can test against 49 different browser-based attacks and see which ones bypass your current solutions." She sees two main approaches to browser defence: dedicated secure browsers, or solutions like SquareX's browser extension, which converts any existing browser into a secure one. "Most organisations can't migrate everyone to a new browser," she said. "Extensions are more practical, and updates are seamless." SquareX positions itself as the EDR for the browser, focusing on detection and response at a granular level. "We're obsessed with user experience. You can't compromise productivity just to get security," she said. The company's design avoids the risks of dedicated browsers, which often lag behind on security patches. "Every time Chrome issues a patch, those browsers need to be updated manually. That creates a gap where zero-days can thrive," she explained. Future plans include a red team edition of the manual and continuous updates as attacks evolve. "I wouldn't be surprised if there are multiple versions by next year," Adeline said. Her advice to security leaders just waking up to the browser as a threat vector is clear: "You need browser-native security to tackle browser-native threats." Adeline believes the industry must go beyond reacting to breaches and start anticipating them. "The best defence is understanding what attackers are doing," she said. "You can't just play catch-up." For her, the inclusion of peer input in the manual is crucial. "Security leaders want to hear from their peers. They need validation that this is a permanent shift, not a passing concern," she said. Asked what's changed to make browsers such a prime target now, Adeline points to a confluence of technology and behaviour. "Chrome has added countless new features like WebAssembly and WebRTC. These make browsers powerful enough to replace local apps," she explained. "Since COVID, we've seen everything move online. Now attackers are simply going where the data is." "The browser is the new endpoint," she said. "It's where we work - and where we're vulnerable."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
FatFace's midi dres is the most flattering and easy to style dress I own
There's one dress from FatFace's new summer line that's the dress of the summer for me, and the black midi dress is so flattering and versatile I've already styled it three ways If there's one thing that no summer wardrobe is complete without, it's a midi dress. Eternally versatile, easy to wear for all occasions, and breezy enough to keep you cool and comfortable in the summer heat, a good midi will be one of the most worn pieces in your wardrobe. In the pursuit of finding the perfect summer dress, I decided to pick up FatFace's Adeline Black Tiered Strappy Dress which promised to check all the boxes, to see just how much wear I could get out of it. The Adeline dress may look simple with its block black colour and understated silhouette, but that's exactly why I was sure it would become one of the hardest working pieces in my wardrobe. Priced at £99 it is a little bit of a splurge, but considering how frequently you'll be able to wear it I would say it's a worthwhile investment. It has a shirred bust that's super stretchy and comfortable to wear, with a subtle sweetheart neckline and tiered midi-length skirt. To make sure it would be the workhorse my wardrobe needs, I styled the Adeline Dress in three distinctly different ways – one for work, one for evening, and one for a more casual day out. And boy oh boy did it deliver. Why I picked FatFace's Adeline midi dress The Adeline midi dress is made from 100% ramie, which is a renewable plant fibre made from the nettle family, and is biodegradable, making it a fantastic sustainable choice. The ramie material has a similar look to linen, although I found it to be a little stiffer and less soft than linen would be. Ramie is also supposedly one of the strongest natural fibres – and twice as strong as linen – so it'll be hardwearing and should last a lifetime in your wardrobe. I will say the slight stiffness made it less flowy than I'd have liked, and creases were a little harder to get out (not unlike linen). However this also meant it held its shape beautifully, and maintained its flattering empire silhouette. If you want a softer material, Boden's Wren Double Cloth Midi Dress is made from 100% cotton, with wider straps and a V-neckline. You could also pick up Finery London's Jude Black Cotton Midi Tiered Dress for £69, or H&M's adjustable Tiered Strappy Dress for £32.99. I typically wear a size 14, but opted for a size 12 in the Adeline Dress as I have a smaller bust and didn't want it too loose or tent-like, and I have to say it was the right call. The stretch does however mean it would fit larger chests too, although you may need to wear a bra under if you prefer some additional support. It's available in sizes 6 to 24, with both short and regular lengths to choose from. I'm 5ft 4' and opted for the regular, and it was just the perfect ankle length on me. The stretch fit of the bodice is what makes this dress so incredibly flattering. Rather than drowning you in too much fabric, it creates a fit and flare shape that skims over areas like your tummy, hips and thighs whilst still creating a structured shape that accentuated your waist and curves. How to style it For work I paired the Adeline Dress with some simple ballet pumps with a pop of red and a pair of oversized sunglasses, and although it was easy enough to throw a lightweight jacket or cardigan over the top for some added warmth and coverage. The midi length and thicker, structured material made it smart enough for the office, whilst still being comfortable enough to spend all day sitting down at my desk in. For evening, a quick switch to a pair of heels and a statement bag instantly changed the look of the dress, without needing to do much more than that. An updo helps show off the sweetheart neckline, and just like for the office, the material helped carry it into more formal territory whilst still being comfortable. Finally, I needed the dress to be totally wearable for brunch dates, evenings at the pub, even just walking the dog at the beach if need be. A fun necklace and a pair of trainers gave the Adeline Dress an immediate new look, and it was so breezy and effortless that it managed to tow the line sometimes tricky between looking effortless without looking lazy. For me this was a top summer purchase, and I love that I can get so much use out of it. I'm all for pieces that you can wear year after year, season after season, and I could just as easily throw on some biker boots and a wool coat with this for the winter as I could some sandals and suncream during the summer.
Tatler Asia
27-05-2025
- Tatler Asia
Beyond surfing: why Lokal Lab's vision matters for a resilient, sustainable Siargao
Above The women farmers of Lokal Lab in Siargao Agriculture is the backbone of our economy, but we don't hear about it as much in mainstream media. Aside from providing farmers with the tools they need, what are your other efforts to champion agriculture in Siargao? KR: For food security, it's important to grow vegetables on the island. Tourists sometimes expect vegetables like kale and arugula, but we hope to introduce more native varieties to the tourism industry. For instance, Adeline has a foraging tour where she introduces different chefs to the native plants they can use in their cooking. This helps us lower our carbon footprint while supporting the local farmers. Jolina Mecate, community liaison (JM): In high school, we'd walk 5 kilometres just to get to school. It was difficult, but my parents wanted me to be a teacher. Instead, an unexpected encounter led me to pursue agriculture. Now, here I am, working as a community liaison for Lokal Lab. Everyday, I encourage more young people to be farmers; without agriculture, we have no future. The next generations depend on us to keep our agricultural spirit alive. Above Exploring agricultural opportunities with Lokal Lab Siargao Above The women weavers of Lokal Lab in Siargao holding a workshop Beyond agriculture, Lokal Lab advocates for greater educational opportunities through the Tropical Academy. Can you tell me more about that? Ciara Venezia, tropical academy manager (CV): We're in our third year, and our goal is to have a test-accredited vocational school on the island that teaches nature-based farming, sustainable construction and hospitality courses. We don't want to stop tourism on the island, but we want to find a more sustainable path forward. The academy is also immersed in an agricultural learning site, so we do farm tours, cooking classes, and weaving tours guided by the staff. KR: These tours empower the locals to take pride in their skill sets and build connections with the tourists beyond the typical island-hopping experience. For Vicki, one of our weavers, people realise how difficult weaving is and how much effort goes into it. These immersive opportunities push Siargao's culture forward, putting the locals at the centre of the discussion. CV: One of my favourite things about working here is having these daily tours, where we offer farm-to-table lunches with delicious plant-based meals like vegetable lumpia, banana heart sisig and more. This inspired me to experiment with different meals that make our cuisine unique. In case you missed it: What we lose when we forget our food: this cookbook reminds us where Filipino food came from Above The Lokal Lab community in Siargao Above The women weavers of Lokal Lab in Siargao Lokal Lab takes a holistic approach to community development, often highlighting women's work as they nurture the people around them through meals, weaving and more. Can you tell me more about the women Lokal Lab has helped? KR: One of our most recent programmes is Pasalo or Para Sa Lokal. It deals with the storytelling and journalism aspect of our advocacy. Here, the youth confidently share the stories they've learned from their elders and their own experiences. It's amazing to see how the students who graduated from this programme are in college now. Iris Aroa, co-founder (IA): We started with a snack bar and our farm-to-table restaurant. At our first location, we started working with a team we call the 'mamas'. Marga, one of the team leaders, was also one of the first people to help us. She was a barangay health worker back then, doing a lot of volunteer jobs with minimal pay. Eventually, we convinced her to work with us, and now she has a key role in the organisation. She is one of the many women who have become breadwinners for their families. Through our initiatives, these women can gain some financial independence. As for the weavers, they pass on their interests and skills to younger generations and even people outside the community. EA: It wasn't by design; it just happened that many of the communities we worked with were led by women, like the farm networks and weavers' associations. This shows how integral women are in inspiring members of the local community. They also possess a lot of indigenous knowledge that they openly share. KR: Even as we were rebuilding after the typhoon, many women leaders from the community stepped up to help. In the community kitchens, more than 400 staff members were women. Their leadership and support flowed so naturally. Above An aerial view of Lokal Lab in Siargao Above Lokal Lab in Siargao Aside from empowering the local community to thrive, you also encourage tourists to be responsible and respectful. What do you wish more tourists knew before visiting Siargao? KR: Many tourists don't know that Siargao is a protected island. It's also vulnerable to climate change. It's important for them not to extract too much from it. It also helps if they patronise local restaurants and are careful when interacting with the natural surroundings. Analyn Dulpina, co-founder (AD): Siargao is famous for surfing, but there are many agricultural opportunities here that we should protect. I push for river foraging because I want more people to have a fuller picture of what Siargao is really like. Exploring the other bodies of water in Siargao, like natural springs and rivers, reminds us how we're all connected and need to help each other thrive. CV: As someone who's not native to this island, I always try to be conscious of my integration with the community. We don't want Siargao to just be an accessory to someone's experience; it's more of a partnership or an ongoing relationship you take with you, wherever you head next. Above The Lokal Lab community in Siargao, empowering locals to pursue their unique crafts EA: There's been a shift in recent years with how we view tourism. We're going off the beaten path and pursuing more authentic cultural experiences that immerse us in the local communities. This aligns with our mission at Lokal Lab, supporting our evolution through the years. We first started by supporting the livelihoods of farmers and weavers under lockdown when tourism was minimal. It was a major shock to their livelihood, especially after the typhoon. We do see issues of 'over-tourism' not only here but in other islands like Siquijor, Baler or Palawan. There's a valid concern that tourism is harming local livelihoods. But what we want to do at LokalLab is to keep storytelling at the heart of everything we do. Tourism is an essential part of Siargao's story. We just have to keep it in check and ensure the community takes charge of what their future looks like. NOW READ Escape the heat: 9 cool-climate places in Southeast Asia What if your toothbrush could help fight poverty and grow a forest? 8 eco-minded resorts championing responsible travel in the Global South Credits Photography: courtesy of Lokal Lab
Rakyat Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
‘If There is an Afterlife, I Hope It's Your Version Instead of Mine': A Reflection On Grief, Faith & Theatrical Intimacy
Subscribe to our FREE Written and directed by EJKLS Seni's founder and artistic director Asyraf Syahir, If There is an Afterlife, I Hope It's Your Version Instead of Mine ran at Pentas 2, KLPAC, from 22 May – 25 May 2025. A deeply personal tribute to Asyraf's late mother, the play blends intimate storytelling with music, featuring original compositions by Asyraf himself, performed by a live ensemble. The story examines the pain of watching a loved one wither away, the messiness of grief, and the enduring questions surrounding the afterlife. Although this theme echoes works like Mentega Terbang , the play offers something more tender and intimate in its portrayal of familial loss. READ MORE: While the story stems from Asyraf's own life, its exploration of grief and healing is one many of us can relate to. Adeline/TRP Adeline/TRP Adeline: Watching the actors portray their characters' fear and grief of losing their mother gave me flashbacks. I lost my mum suddenly, and then my grandmother to cancer soon after. In both incidents, I can attest that the quietest part of the journey happens after the funeral. And the stages of grief are not linear. It is also the time where your faith or belief system is challenged to the max. Friends may try to understand but they cannot grasp the depth of your despair unless they have been through something similar. Chandini: And yet, while grief and loss are universal experiences, it is a delicate path to traverse, and the play does seem to play it safe – a bit too safe, for my liking. Despite the themes being universal, personal stories can be difficult to resonate with if they are not properly expressed. There were many intimate texts between Asyraf, his mother, and his family, and real images of his mother's journey with cancer projected to us on screen in If There is an Afterlife, but it is also this artistic choice that I felt robbed the play of the theatrical essence of 'show, don't tell.' Adeline/TRP Adeline/TRP Adeline/TRP At the heart of the story is the mother, Ma (played by Erie Woo), and her children Ryan (LeonieTunez) and Vanessa (Alya Armani), alongside their childhood friend Sofia (Myrra Baity Khan), who has also experienced the loss of her own mother. Their interactions, especially the banter and lighthearted moments amidst the sadness, added much-needed levity to the otherwise somber tone. It was nice seeing how the friends and siblings banter despite the looming grief over their heads. These lighthearted moments punctuate at the right time, breaking up the melancholic segments so it's not all dread and sadness. Adeline: Despite being bedridden most of the time, Erie managed to show us the bright light Ma was to everyone around her. Ryan, Vanessa, and Ma play a believable family unit from their playful bickering down to the somber moments. The play thoughtfully explores the challenges of faith during this trying time in a scene between Ryan and his mum. Like Ryan, I couldn't understand how Ma could still fervently believe there's an afterlife waiting after all she had been put through by a higher power. Ryan and the audience know praying will not reverse Ma's diagnosis but her unshakeable faith provides some steely comfort to everyone watching. Chandini/TRP Adeline/TRP Chandini: I agree that the themes were powerful, especially around coping mechanisms. But some choices felt overly direct. For instance, when characters discussed turning to substances or porn to numb their pain, those exact words – 'cigarettes', 'pornography', 'self-harm' – were projected behind them. It felt like the play was trying to tell us how heavy the moment was, rather than trusting us to feel it through performance. Maybe if real life visuals were shown to us at the end instead of during, I would feel a lot differently. (Adeline/TRP) We both found strengths in the play's earnest attempt to grapple with an incredibly painful subject, despite having some reservations about the choice of creative expressions. There were also dance elements integrated throughout the play that we felt didn't really gel well with the rest of the performance, with no fault of the choreography itself. While one will undoubtedly be moved by the familiarity, truth, and the personal courage it took to make this play, we can still hope for a bolder, more theatrically expressive restaging in the future. Overall, If There is an Afterlife, I Hope It's Your Version Instead of Mine is a sincere and vulnerable production, anchored by a real-life loss that gives it heart. Some might walk away in tears, others in quiet thought. Either way, this play opens up the space for reflection – and maybe that's all that matters when it comes to grief. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
In Ukraine, I saw Trump's ‘peace deal' wouldn't just trade away land – but lives, memories and homes
The next time a breathless news anchor talks about the prospect of a war-ending 'deal', with Ukraine 'ceding land for peace', I want to sit them down with Adeline. In Lviv last week, Adeline showed me on her phone map her lost home in Russian-occupied Nova Kakhovka, just across the Dnipro River from the Ukrainian-liberated territory around Kherson. Look, she said, with tears welling up in her eyes, here on this satellite snapshot you can see the ecological disaster that followed Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka dam in 2023. And here's the place where she dreamed of setting up a small art gallery. 'Why should I give up on my home?' she cried. Why indeed. The territory occupied by Russia is the size of Portugal and Slovenia combined. It's difficult to get accurate figures, but perhaps some 5 million people live there, while at least another 2 million refugees from those territories are now elsewhere. Inside the occupied territories, Ukrainians face brutal repression and systematic Russification. Outside, refugees like Adeline are left with only their memories, old photographs and the keys to lost homes. We should not whitewash this monstrous ongoing crime of occupation with the soothing words 'land for peace'. No one in Ukraine believes that any 'deal' will end the war for good, even if negotiations eventually produce a fragile ceasefire. It's not just 'land' that Russia has taken by brutal conquest; it's the homes, family histories, lives and livelihoods of millions of individual men, women and children. Ukraine is not 'ceding' territory any more than I 'cede' my car if a criminal steals it and I can't get it back. Above all, this will not be peace. A just peace, with Adeline going home following the liberation of all Ukrainian territory, reparations being paid by Russia and Vladimir Putin on trial in The Hague, is unachievable in the foreseeable future. But anything seriously meriting the label 'peace' requires the achievement of durable military security, economic recovery, political stability and European integration for the roughly four-fifths of its sovereign territory that Ukraine still controls. That will take years. No one wants peace more than the Ukrainians. Obviously Volodymyr Zelenskyy must try to keep Donald Trump on side, so the American bully doesn't completely sell Ukraine out to Putin. In recent polling by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, only 29% of Ukrainians said they could accept Trump's peace plan but 51% could live with the alternative plan proposed by European leaders. What all Ukrainians know is that, even as the world talks of peace, Russia has continued launching massive drone and missile attacks against them. Meanwhile, the emissary whom Putin dispatched to Russo-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, harked back to the great northern war of 1700-21, telling the Ukrainian delegation: 'We fought Sweden for 21 years. How long are you ready to fight?' So the real issue is whether Ukraine can continue to defend itself and build up its long-term resilience, with increased support from Europe to compensate for vanishing support from the US. The most encouraging conversations I had in Kyiv were with people engaged in the defence industry. Ukraine now leads the world in the innovative development and manufacture of drones, with more than 2m produced last year. It could do even better if more partner countries followed Denmark's example and gave contracts directly to Ukrainian arms manufacturers. Its biggest problem is the shortage of fresh recruits. One frontline commander told me he now has adequate arms and ammunition, but his battalion is only at 30% manpower strength. In the east, he said, there are empty trenches defended only by drones. Russia seems to be planning new ground offensives, but western military experts think Ukraine can continue to defend most of the territory it currently controls. Gradually, it can build up ways to fend off the Russians at sea (where it's already successful), on land (with a drone-enforced 'virtual wall' and deep strikes behind Russian lines) and, most challenging of all, in the air. With the advent of the new German chancellor Friedrich Merz, plus the somewhat unexpected Churchillism of the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, Europe's 'coalition of the willing' is strong. The most useful thing it can plan for is not 'boots on the ground' but multilayered aerial defence to create a sky shield over the western half of the country. The three military essentials still needed from the US are its intelligence capabilities (very hard to replace), US-made Patriot air-defence interceptors (the only ones to take down Russia's ballistic missiles), and large quantities of 155mm ammunition (although Europe is stepping up on that). If Trump can be persuaded not to block those three, Ukraine can survive with increased European support. Then, especially if Europe can also ratchet up economic sanctions on Russia, the squeeze could slowly become tighter on Moscow than on Kyiv. At some point, even Putin may begin to think it was time to stop the hot phase of this war, accept a ceasefire 'line of control' and command his domestic propaganda machine to declare a famous victory. Nothing in this scenario is certain, and Putin's regime may no longer be able to risk peace, but this is the least unrealistic path to ending the largest war in Europe since 1945. Ukraine would immediately face daunting new challenges. How to preserve the national unity of wartime when the guns fall silent? How to reintegrate more than 3 million veterans? When to hold an election and how to ensure it's free and fair? The Ukrainian politics will be messy and full of recrimination, against each other and the west. Putin, for whom politics is the continuation of war by other means, will have ample opportunities to stir the pot, fostering acrimony and division. Meanwhile, Europe's attention could rapidly turn away, as it did from Bosnia after the Dayton accords in 1995. Virtually all Ukraine's non-military budget is today funded by international support. Hundreds of billions more euros will be needed before a reconstructed economy can acquire its own dynamism. From Portugal to Poland, Europe's surging populists will tell voters they shouldn't go on footing this bill. Only if Merz swings his weight behind confiscating Russia's frozen assets will that kind of money be found. Earlier this month, four European leaders travelled to Kyiv the day after what in English is known as VE (Victory in Europe) Day, marking the total defeat of Nazi Germany. Alas, there will be no simple, single VU (Victory in Ukraine) Day, marking the total defeat of Putin's Russia. A durable peace won't come any time soon, and certainly not from some hasty, unbalanced deal. Only if both Ukraine and Europe have the foresight, stamina and unity for a long struggle may something genuinely deserving of the name of peace be achieved by the end of this decade. Timothy Garton Ash is a historian, political writer and Guardian columnist
