
US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in 'major incident'
The hackers compromised third-party cybersecurity service provider BeyondTrust and were able to access unclassified documents.
Tue Dec 31 2024

Iranian hacker group aims at US election websites and media before vote, Microsoft says
The hackers performed reconnaissance and limited probing of multiple 'election-related websites' in several unnamed battleground states.
Thu Oct 24 2024

About 40 French museums subjected to cyberattack, hackers demand ransom
In the cyberattack, cybercriminals targeted a system that "centralises financial data" of organisations, according to police.
Tue Aug 06 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

Avoid becoming victims of ‘Telegram Takeover’
Police said the hackers of the Telegram application use various modus operandi (MO) to deceive their victims.
Fri Mar 08 2024

Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers
Socso said that the crisis management plan was also activated on the day the attack was made.
Fri Dec 08 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

Chinese hackers breach US ambassador's emails - WSJ
China firmly opposes and combats cyber attacks and cyber theft in all forms. This position is consistent and clear, Liu Pengyu said.
Fri Jul 21 2023

Chinese hackers breached US Commerce chief's emails; Blinken warns Chinese counterpart
The intrusion activity began in May and continued for roughly one month.
Fri Jul 14 2023

Russian hackers lured embassy workers in Ukraine with an ad for a cheap BMW
The wide-reaching espionage activity targeted diplomats working in at least 22 of the roughly 80 foreign missions in Kyiv.
Wed Jul 12 2023

Chinese hackers spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says
Analysts say this is one of the largest known Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns against American critical infrastructure.
Thu May 25 2023

Hackers promise AI, install malware instead
Meta has blocked more than a thousand web addresses that are touted as promising ChatGPT-like tools but are actually traps set by hackers.
Thu May 04 2023

Beware of 'juice jacking' when charging devices with public USB ports
Some of these USB charging ports can be corrupted, and pose a danger if you happen to plug your smartphone or tablet into them.
Sat Apr 15 2023

How to keep using two-factor authentication on Twitter - without having to pay
Fortunately, there's another solution out there and one that's still free of charge to help keep your account safe from hackers.
Wed Mar 22 2023

How to use two-factor authentication to log in to Twitter, with no SMS code
Fortunately, there's another free solution available to help protect your Twitter account from hackers.
Wed Mar 01 2023

'FOMO': Beware of marketing traps, time, and money loss
What exactly drives some individuals to go to such lengths just to own these products?
Sun Feb 23 2025

90 pct of Syria's population living in poverty after years of civil war: UN official
UNDP says, "13,000 people (have been) forcibly disappeared, and we don't know their fate yet.
Sun Feb 23 2025

China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade
For the last three years, China has repeatedly signalled a willingness to act as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Fatty liver disease - A major driver of liver cancer risk in Malaysia
By the time symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain and weight loss appear, the cancer may be in its advanced stage.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Trump tightens grip on independent agencies to test limits of presidential power
The order lets the White House shift budget and policies, usually kept at arms length from the president's daily oversight.
Sun Feb 23 2025

INSIGHT - In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Dozens of Russians face compulsory psychiatric treatment for their political views, say lawyers and human rights groups.
Sun Feb 23 2025

How does space travel affect astronaut health?
Here is an explanation of some of the effects on human health caused by space travel.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Can you distinguish between reality and deepfake?
Currently, Malaysia has no specific laws regulating deepfake technology.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
Animated filmmakers now aim to be included to the best picture race after being shut out for several years.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Emotional trauma piles up for Ukraine's children three years after invasion
Teachers, psychologists and children are used to living in a state of chronic exhaustion without a clear end in sight, experts say.
Sat Feb 22 2025