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Law enforcement agencies warn of sophisticated scams where criminals pose as IRS officials, using official-looking letters with QR codes to redirect cryptocurrency holders to fake compliance portals and steal their assets and identity information.
Pop sensation Ariana Grande is pursuing legal action against two unidentified hackers who obtained and distributed her unreleased songs. The case reflects growing tensions between artists and cybercriminals targeting valuable intellectual property.
A new IDEMIA study reveals that 98 percent of Malaysians use digital services frequently, yet half feel more vulnerable than five years ago. Rising concerns about fraud and data theft underscore the tension between digital convenience and security.
Perak's government claims it has contained the spread of deviant religious teachings, though authorities acknowledge growing challenges from digital platforms and cross-border dissemination efforts.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner reports over 2,200 sexual extortion complaints in six months, with young men aged 18-24 most affected. Platforms face criticism for inadequate safeguards.
Malaysia's government is undertaking an in-depth study to develop stronger protections for cybercrime victims, examining fund recovery schemes and enhanced penalties for offenders based on international best practices.
Malaysia's incoming Cybercrimes Bill 2026 is essential to bridge existing legal vulnerabilities as cybercriminals deploy increasingly sophisticated techniques, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stated.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade has unveiled a new consumer awareness campaign in partnership with e-commerce platform Shopee and the Royal Malaysian Police to tackle the escalating threat of online fraud affecting hundreds of thousands of Malaysians.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has taken its official website offline to strengthen cybersecurity defences after a recent threat. The ministry says healthcare systems remain unaffected and no sensitive patient data has been compromised.
MetMalaysia has issued a public alert denying it issues procurement offers through social media, cautioning residents against scammers impersonating department officials seeking to exploit the unwary.
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Malaysian authorities have arrested more than 45,000 suspects in a sustained crackdown on online scams since 2023, with police investigating over 165,000 cases as cybercriminals evolve their tactics.
Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026, imposing harsh penalties for identity theft, fraudulent content, and intimate image sharing, marking a significant tightening of digital crime laws.
Malaysia's Cybercrime Bill 2026 has been tabled for first reading, replacing the outdated 1997 Computer Crimes Act. The legislation addresses modern threats including ransomware, identity theft, and AI-driven attacks while establishing penalties up to RM3 million.
Malaysia's National Security Council has dismissed claims of an active data breach, stating the leaked information originates from cybersecurity incidents prior to 2022 and is being illegally redistributed online.
An Interpol report reveals cybercrime now represents roughly a third of all recorded offences across multiple Asian countries, with organised scam networks operating across borders and leveraging artificial intelligence to defraud victims of tens of billions yearly.
Malaysia's online scam losses surged to RM2.97 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from RM1.57 billion in 2024. The Inspector-General of Police warns of escalating cybercrime tactics as authorities launch public awareness campaigns.
Selangor's state government has issued a public alert about fraudulent SMS messages circulating about the KitaSelangor Voucher Programme, urging residents to rely only on official channels for programme information.