Sharing of bank account password, PIN number will lead to fraud cases, mule accounts - BNM
The sharing of bank account passwords or PIN numbers with close friends will increase the risk of online fraud, said BNM.
Tue Oct 04 2022
The easy way to choose better passwords
Too many internet users still aren't doing enough to protect their online accounts and data by using passwords that are too easy to hack.
Mon Jun 06 2022
How to protect your connected objects from hackers
Hundreds of thousands of connected objects around the world are currently under threat due to various security flaws.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Why you should change your passwords regularly
Updating passwords every three to four months is a vital step in reducing the risk of having your online accounts hacked.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Zoom users increases by 50 per cent since March to 300 million
Despite concerns over security and privacy violations, Zoom has recently reported it has surpassed 300 million daily meeting participants.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Your password is terrible and everyone wants to fix that
Year after year, the world's most popular log-on remains "123456," a password so obvious it accounted for 17 percent of the 10 million compromised passwords analyzed by Keeper Security.
Mon May 15 2017
Weak passwords, sharing with boyfriend contributes to cyber crime
CyberSecurity Malaysia International and Government Engagement Division senior vice-president Mohd Shamir Hashim said the two factors led to various fraud cases involving cyber crime.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Dropbox says 68 million user IDs stolen
Cloud-based data storage company Dropbox said Thursday that user IDs and passwords of some 68 million clients were stolen four years ago and recently leaked onto the internet.
Thu Sep 01 2016
There's a new way to make strong passwords, and it's way easier
Now, a new standard is emerging for passwords, backed by a growing number of businesses and government agencies - to the relief of computer users everywhere.
Fri Aug 12 2016
People downloaded this tool to keep their passwords safe. But it had a major flaw
A distant attacker could potentially take over users' LastPass accounts and gain access to their troves of passwords.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Qatar National Bank says systems 'secure' after hack attack
Qatar National Bank said on Sunday that its systems were "fully secure" following a cyber attack which potentially exposed the names and passwords of tens of thousands of customers.
Sun May 01 2016
Password hacks as simple as 1-2-3-4-5-6
Even after tens of millions of people had online accounts hacked, many Internet users still rely on easily guessed passwords.
Wed Jan 20 2016
Google is trying to kill passwords. But what should replace them?
Google is testing out a new login method that nixes passwords in favor of smartphones.
Thu Dec 24 2015
Yahoo aims to phase out passwords with new service
Users of the Yahoo Mail app on both iOS and Android will now have access to a new service called Yahoo Account Key, which uses smartphones to verify identities in lieu of traditional passwords.
Fri Oct 16 2015
Security experts warn against using fingerprints as passwords
Ever since Apple introduced TouchID for iPhones, more and more smartphones feature fingerprint scanners. And that has some security researchers worried.
Thu Aug 13 2015
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024
ANALYSIS - World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks
A top concern for countries and companies is how to pay for conservation, with the COP16 talks aiming to develop new initiatives.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Situation in South China Sea safe, under control - Adly
Adly Zahari clarifies that reports of Chinese maritime assets near country's border mainly involve its Coast Guard, not its naval warships.
Mon Oct 21 2024
MOHE sets agenda to boost higher education cooperation ahead of ASEAN Chairmanship 2025
Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry said all higher education institutions must be involved to successfully implement the ASEAN chairmanship agenda.
Mon Oct 21 2024
King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim welcomes nine new foreign envoys and appoints two Malaysian diplomats in a ceremony at Istana Negara.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports
Israel demands IDF "active enforcement" to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and rebuilding military infrastructure near the border.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Prabowo Subianto's cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including two re-appointments.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.
Mon Oct 21 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024