Online safety bill to mandate three key responsibilities for platform providers
The main goal is to combat cybercrimes like online fraud to protect users.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Gov’t will not compromise on online safety, eyeing sustainable solutions - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said online security is now a top government priority due to the rising number of cybercrimes.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause plan for social media platform licenses
No platform can be expected to register under these conditions, said AIC Managing Director Jeff Paine.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said issues of online misconduct, scams and sexual grooming of children in the country cannot be allowed to persist.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Indonesia to deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cyber crimes in Bali
Indonesian immigration authorities arrested 103 Taiwan passport holders suspected of running a cyber crime operation in Bali.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara
The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Malaysia, Thai police mull setting up joint committee to tackle cross-border cybercrime
Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said it will be easier for police of both countries to share information on cross-border cybercrime.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Unpacking the structure of modern cybercrime organisations
Organisations now contend with a new breed of cybercriminals fiercely competing amongst themselves to claim a bigger stake in a highly lucrative market.
Sat Sep 02 2023
AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT are being used to aid cybercrime, extortion scams
An overview of the elements of virtual kidnapping and how malicious actors use social engineering tactics and abuse AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT to launch these attacks.
Sat Aug 05 2023
[COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia
From cybercrime to data breaches and malicious activities, these challenges demand immediate action.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Malaysia brings home 15 victims of Cambodian cybercrime racket
Malaysia said it had received 301 reports of people trapped by the job scam networks in Cambodia, as well as in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
People who have fled such compounds in recent months have reported being detained against their will under brutal conditions.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Collaborative efforts vital to combat cybercrimes - Hamzah
Hamzah said the Royal Malaysia Police recorded reports of losses of RM2.23 billion from 2017 to June 2021.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Banks urged to tighten internet banking security system - Police
Police are seeking the cooperation of banks to take measures in improving online internet banking security systems offered to the public.
Tue Mar 01 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Langkawi bound tourists to show proof of COVID-negative status, Australia sees rise in cyber crime reports
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Wed Sep 15 2021
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024