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CYBERSep 14How an AI plot targeted Malaysia’s elections and exposed deep data risksSouth China Morning Post
CYBERSep 12AI influence operation targeting voters a threat to Malaysia , says MCAThe MCA has stated that an AI influence operation targeting voters poses a threat to Malaysia. This highlights concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on democratic processes.straitstimes.com · Singapore
CYBERAug 3Scam raids of Malaysia’s Forest City prompt governance questionsMalaysia’s attempt to recast Forest City from a China-backed “ghost city” into a hub for global wealth and mobile talent is facing an early governance test after police last week uncovered two alleged online scam syndicates operating across 32 luxury homes. The raids have sharpened questions over whether oversight is keeping pace with Putrajaya’s drive to revive the waterfront project beside Singapore. Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said 335 people were detained during coordinated raids on...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 28Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 peopleMalaysian ⁠police have raided 32 premises ⁠hosting online scam activities in Forest City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth about 1 million ringgit (US$245,000), according to the state police chief. The operation was carried out on ‌July 15, targeting two areas that had been identified as hubs for call centres running online fraud activities, Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said in a video posted on Facebook on Tuesday. Those arrested were aged between 20...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 23Malaysia probes telecoms giant Maxis over Khairul Aming privacy leakA social media post over an unpaid phone bill has triggered a data-protection investigation in Malaysia, after one of the country’s most recognisable influencers questioned how a stranger obtained details from his telecoms account. The episode involving Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman, better known as Khairul Aming, has raised uncomfortable questions for telcos about how tightly they manage customer account information and how quickly private details can be exposed when those controls fail. Khairul...South China Morning Post
CYBERJun 29Malaysia ponders regulating management of IP addressesMalaysia is considering implementing regulations for the management of IP addresses. This move aims to establish official guidelines for the internet infrastructure.theregister.com