454 cases of deepfake scams under investigation - CCID Director
Police are currently investigating 454 fraud cases believed to involve deepfake technology, including voice impersonation, which have resulted in losses amounting to RM2.72 million since the beginning
Wed Aug 28 2024
Teen girl remanded for alleged trespassing and impersonation at hospital
The teenage girl has been remanded for two days until tomorrow.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
The videos sparked police investigation with Aamir Khan registering a case in Mumbai for alleged impersonation and cheating with fake video.
Mon Apr 22 2024
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
Musk says Twitter to hold off relaunching blue check verification
Holding off relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation, Musk said in a tweet.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Unemployed found guilty of posing as Interpol officer for money
Mohamad Nazir Taib, 42, says he committed the offence for money, as he was broke after paying the hospital bill for his wife's C-section surgery.
Thu Jan 29 2015
Man impersonates cop to avoid arrest for khalwat
The 23-year-old impostor had introduced himself as a policeman and produced a fake police authority card after being caught in close proximity with a woman.
Thu May 15 2014
"We will arrrest those who try to vote for second time" - EC
EC deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said the individuals hauled up for impersonation will be barred from voting 5 years.
Tue Apr 30 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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