
Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Iran lifts access restrictions on Whatsapp, Google Play
Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace has agreed to lift restrictions on popular platforms, including WhatsApp and Google Play.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024

Ebit Lew asked me to undress and reveal my body, says witness
The ninth prosecution witness, in her 40s, who is the complainant in the case, said she initially refused Ebit Lew's request.
Wed Sep 04 2024

454 cases of deepfake scams under investigation - CCID Director
Police are currently investigating 454 fraud cases believed to involve deepfake technology, including voice impersonation, which have resulted in losses amounting to RM2.72 million since the beginning
Wed Aug 28 2024

WhatsApp connects businesses, consumers as most Malaysians prefer messaging - Meta
The study reveals that nearly eight out of 10 people in Malaysia message a business at least once a week.
Tue Aug 27 2024

WhatsApp, Telegram operators must be more responsible in addressing online misconduct - Fahmi
Operators of Telegram and WhatsApp need to be more responsible in ensuring that no criminal misconduct is committed on the platforms.
Tue Jul 23 2024

Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there has been spreading of immoral and intimidating statements, including death threats against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 15 2024

Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher
The woman in her 40s said that she reached out to Ebit Lew solely to address family matters.
Fri May 24 2024

Meta's Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage
Many users on rival social media platform X stated they had been booted out of Facebook and Instagram and were unable to log in.
Wed Mar 06 2024

Witness regretted idolising Ebit Lew after being forced to send him her photos
Ebit Lew is facing 11 charges, including outraging the modesty of the complainant by sending lewd words and photos to the woman on Whatsapp.
Thu Feb 15 2024

Police detect fake ‘arrest warrant’ messages circulating on WhatsApp, Telegram
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the police had never received such an 'arrest warrant' and that it was a fraud.
Wed Jan 31 2024

Ebit Lew’s trial : No instructions to avoid accessing flash drive data - Witness
Ebit Lew faces 11 charges, including outraging modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending obscene words and images to victim via WhatsApp.
Thu Jan 11 2024

‘Haji Fadillah Yusuf’ Facebook account is fake, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said a complaint had been lodged with Facebook for further action.
Mon Dec 25 2023

Cybersecurity issues warning of impersonation, scam activities on Whatsapp
The victim will subsequently lose access to their WhatsApp account once they click on the link.
Thu Dec 07 2023

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025