Malaysia introduces data breach notification system to combat scams
This notification must be submitted by data users who are experiencing personal data leakage incidents, including hacking threats.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
[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
Australia's Latitude says nearly 8 mln drivers licence numbers stolen
Latitude said the cyber intruder also took about 53,000 passport numbers and more than 6 million customer records.
Mon Mar 27 2023
250,248 Unifi Mobile customers affected in data breach, says TM
A total of 250,248 Unifi Mobile customers, comprising both individual customers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), have been found to be affected in a data breach.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Singtel's second unit faces cyber attack weeks after Optus data breach
Singtel said the attack on Dialog, an Australia-based information technology services consulting firm, was first detected on Sept. 10.
Mon Oct 10 2022
K-KOMM to take immediate action regarding iPay88 issue - Annuar
K-KOMM will take immediate action regarding the data breach incident that hit the online payment service provider, iPay88 (M) Sdn Bhd.
Fri Aug 12 2022
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Fri Aug 12 2022
Tasik Chini conservation, personal data breach among focus at Parliament today
The issue of conservation of Tasik Chini and the crime of personal data breaches will be among the focus on the last day of Parliament today.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Alleged government data breaches must be addressed
The recent news report of a potential data breach at the National Registration Department raises concern regarding the security measures that are in place to protect the rakyat's data.
Fri Oct 01 2021
LinkedIn says some user data scraped and posted for sale
LinkedIn said the incident was not a data breach and no private member account data from the platform was included.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Dark web: A web of crimes
Even with the best infrastructure, technologies and legislation in place, the human factor that is subjective plays an important part to prevent data breaches.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Does Zuckerberg Sell Your Data? Lifting Your Facebook Fear
Following Mark Zuckerbergs appearance before the US Congress early this month, Facebooks David Baser who is Product Management Director reveals what information it gets from other websites and apps.
Fri Apr 27 2018
SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach: filing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach at Yahoo Inc. the company said in a filing.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Verizon says Yahoo hack 'material,' could affect deal
Verizon's general counsel Craig Silliman says the data breach could trigger a clause in the deal that would allow the U.S. wireless company not to complete it.
Fri Oct 14 2016
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