Cybersecurity

Malaysia to Mandate eKYC Verification on Social Media to Combat Online Fraud and Protect Children

Malaysia to enforce eKYC verification on social media using MyKad, passports or MyDigital ID to curb fraud and safeguard minors.

9 months ago

FS-ISAC Appoints Valerie Abend as New CEO, Succeeding Steven Silberstein

FS-ISAC appointed Valerie Abend as CEO, focusing on cybersecurity in finance, after Steven Silberstein's retirement, effective September 3, 2025.

9 months ago

TDA Rallies Behind PM’s Tech Sovereignty Agenda with Nationwide ICP Rollout

At the heart of this effort is the Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP), a strategic initiative spearheaded by TDA to foster…

10 months ago

Malaysia’s Financial Institutions Face Steep Climb to Meet Stricter RMiT Cybersecurity Rules

Malaysia’s financial institutions face regulatory challenges due to Bank Negara’s updated RMiT policy, requiring enhanced cybersecurity and operational resilience measures.

10 months ago

ISIS Propaganda Targets Singapore and Indonesia, Stokes Regional Tensions

Rising ISIS propaganda, online radicalization, and targeted threats in Southeast Asia, are tied to local grievances and regional conflict

11 months ago

Singapore Under Active Cyberattack by State-Linked Group UNC3886, Says Minister

Singapore faces ongoing cyberattack by China-linked group UNC3886, targeting critical infrastructure with advanced persistent threats, says Minister Shanmugam.

11 months ago

ABP Group Invests in Malaysia to Strengthen Regional Cyber Defense and Talent Development 

Expansion to support regional service delivery, technical operations and growth of local cybersecurity talent pool.

11 months ago

Bukit Aman Stresses Need for Cyber Vigilance Against Extremism

Bukit Aman urges stronger cyber-monitoring as militants exploit social media to spread extremism and recruit for groups like GMRB

12 months ago

Cambodia Emerges as Cybercrime Hub Amid Economic Woes

Cambodia faces economic decline, inequality, and rising cybercrime linked to political elite, with Sihanoukville as a major scam center.

12 months ago

Global Demand for Dubai Chocolate Fuels Surge in Sophisticated Online Scams

Cybercriminals exploit the global demand for Dubai chocolate by creating fake websites, impersonating trusted brands, and setting up fraudulent storefronts,…

1 year ago

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