Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories
Thousands of people have been lured by social media advertisements promising well-paid jobs in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Beware of cyber predators exploiting pandemic to target children
Spending more time on online platforms can leave children vulnerable to online exploitation.
Wed Aug 25 2021
The rise of cybercrime in Malaysia - what you need to avoid
Cybercrime is on the rise with cyber-criminals taking advantage of new technologies and remote working platforms enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Police only phone individuals to set up appointments - Acryl Sani
The police remind the public to be careful of cyber criminals and stress that the agency will never make telephone calls to any individual to settle crime cases.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Kaspersky's Stephan Neumeier: Pay and the Hackers Own You
Kaspersky Lab Asia MD Stephan Neumeier advises effective cyber security defence against ransomware attacks, or be prepared to be wiped out for good.
Wed Jul 18 2018
Greece arrests Russian suspected of running $4 bln bitcoin laundering ring
Police sources identified him as Alexander Vinnik, 38, who was arrested after a tip-off in a small beachside village in northern Greece on a US warrant.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Work together to counter child abuse, protect children from Internet dangers
Parents, guardians, society and the relevant authorities need to act together to counter child abuse and protect them from Internet dangers.
Tue Oct 18 2016
ASEAN member states need to collaborate to counter cybercrime
Cybercrime costs the global economy approximately US$575 billion annually, which is equivalent to 0.8 percent of the global economy.
Thu Nov 19 2015
Cyber thugs taking data hostage
An online research revealed that in a quarter of more of ransomware cases victims never see their files again even if they pay.
Thu Feb 26 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024