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Online safety bill to mandate three key responsibilities for platform providers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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 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

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

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

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

[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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

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

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 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

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

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

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024