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WhatsApp is testing a new age confirmation system for its 600 million Indian users to meet regulatory requirements under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, signalling Meta's growing alignment with local legal frameworks.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has broadened its investigation into the MyIMMs data breach, with more individuals now facing scrutiny as authorities work to establish the full scope of the compromise.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested twelve individuals including six immigration officers over the MyIMMs data breach. Arrests were made at MACC headquarters and Penang immigration department facilities.
Experiments with ChatGPT and Gemini reveal that chatbots can accurately deduce personal details—from socioeconomic status to psychological patterns—far beyond what users explicitly share, raising serious privacy concerns for millions.
The Personal Data Protection Department is investigating a data breach affecting a Maxis customer whose account and billing information was shared online. Legal action is underway against the individual responsible.
Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department has initiated an investigation into the unauthorised disclosure of a content creator's billing information by telecommunications provider Maxis, with potential enforcement action if breaches are confirmed.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will investigate the alleged unauthorized release of social media influencer Khairul Aming's phone bill, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced, triggering a privacy enforcement probe.
Malaysia has achieved near-universal digital adoption with 98% frequent users, yet security anxieties are deepening. A new IDEMIA study reveals Malaysians feel increasingly vulnerable to fraud and data theft despite embracing digital services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia is finalizing a comprehensive AI Governance Bill designed to integrate with existing cybersecurity and data protection frameworks, marking a significant step toward establishing a cohesive digital regulatory ecosystem.
A Petaling Jaya MP is pressing the Selangor government for transparency following a cyberattack on its Intelligent Parking service, demanding details on the breach and questioning the state's reliance on private operators for critical digital infrastructure.