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Singapore has introduced sweeping legislative changes to combat fraud, granting authorities greater power to detect and disrupt scams while imposing hefty penalties on service providers who fail to comply.
Scammers are impersonating US tax authorities to trick cryptocurrency holders into surrendering wallets and personal information through official-looking letters and spoofed websites.
Pop superstar Ariana Grande has initiated legal proceedings against two unidentified hackers responsible for leaking her unreleased songs, marking an escalation in her fight against digital piracy.
Malaysia faces a surge in online fraud crimes with 8,014 charges recorded as of May, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi to advocate for stronger legislative protections through the proposed Cyber Crime Bill 2026.
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.
Singapore authorities are investigating 550 people, including teenagers as young as 16, suspected of involvement in over 1,800 scam and unlicensed moneylending cases that have defrauded victims of more than $17 million.
Malaysia's government is undertaking a detailed study to enhance protections for cybercrime victims, examining international best practices and potential stricter penalties for offenders, including possible bank refund mechanisms.
Fraudsters leveraging AI technology impersonate Dubai's Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed in elaborate romance scams, defrauding victims of substantial sums. Researchers have linked the schemes to Nigerian crime syndicates, raising concerns about deepfake technology's rapid advancement.
Travellers preparing for holidays should prioritise tech management alongside traditional packing. From managing phantom power at home to securing devices abroad, a digital safety checklist helps prevent costly mistakes and protects personal data.
Malaysia's government has created a specialized inter-agency committee to combat escalating online scam crimes, bringing together ministries, financial institutions, telecommunications companies and social media platforms in a coordinated enforcement effort.
India's technology ministry has instructed Meta's WhatsApp to suspend its planned username feature pending government consultations, warning that anonymity could facilitate fraud and impersonation.
Malaysia's Cybercrimes Bill 2026, tabled in Parliament on June 22, aims to modernise cybercrime legislation beyond compliance with international conventions, incorporating feedback from over 40 stakeholder consultations since September 2023.