Police recover RM7.2 million ransom money in businessman kidnapping case
Police recovered RM7.2 million of the RM20 million ransom paid by the family of a businessman kidnapped on Oct 13.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom
A couple and four others are accused of wrongfully detaining the Chinese man for a ransom.
Thu Aug 15 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
Indonesia says it has begun recovering data after major ransomware attack
Indonesia said it is beginning to recover data that had been encrypted in a major ransomware attack last month.
Fri Jul 12 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
Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia
Global ransomware detections fell 14% as alternative attack strategies evolve; yet an increase in incidents was seen in Southeast Asia.
Sun Apr 28 2024
More than 100 kidnapped Nigerian students arrive back in Kaduna
Information minister Mohammed Idris said no ransom was paid.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Global law enforcers seek Trend Micro's help in taking down top ransomware threat group LockBit
Trend helps shield the world from an unreleased ransomware attack and delivers advanced protection to customers.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Police receive four reports on kidnapping scam this month
ACP Amihizam Abdul Shukor advised the public to be wary of calls from unknown individuals and to check by contacting the school.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Australian university professor taken hostage in highlands of Papua New Guinea - Prime Minister
The archaeologist was accompanied on a field trip by several Papua New Guinean students from a local university who were also taken hostage.
Mon Feb 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Will no heads roll over the MySejahtera scandal?
The government appears to have a gun to its head with the application and data of MySejahtera held as ransom.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Cyber security expert raises alarm over increasing data leaks in Malaysia
Data leakage has become a recurring issue, both globally and in Malaysia, caused by phishing, malware and ransomware attacks.
Thu Sep 22 2022
US charges three Iranians for ransomware attacks on women's shelter, businesses
A senior official said the Iran govt does not discourage residents from engaging in hacking, as long as it is directed outside the country.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap four Catholic nuns on highway
Armed gangs have been kidnapping people, including priests, for ransom from villages and on highways increasing insecurity in Nigeria.
Mon Aug 22 2022
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
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