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Ransomware attacks surge in Malaysia
Ransomware has become a critical threat for small and medium sized businesses in Malaysia and across South East Asia due to the ease with which Bitcoin makes extracting ransoms from their victims. Ransomware is simple but toxic. Malicious software is inadvertently...
US Navy officials charged in ‘Fat Leonard’ fraud
A Malaysian national operating from naval bases in Singapore and across Asia has managed to cause one of the biggest criminal fraud cases in US Navy history. US government investigators have detained and charged multiple US Navy officials for offences relating to...
Questionable hiring practices in Asia
causes Conflict of Interest for Banks
The UK based Barclays Bank PLC has become the latest international bank to reveal that U.S. authorities are investigating some of their hiring practices in Asia – suggesting a conflict of interest. Sources indicate that Barclays Bank is alleged to have improperly...
Mobile Phone Thefts
Ever since mobile phones became an essential tool for businesspeople, their theft and resale has posed a security problem for companies. The latest smart phones are not only costly, they can also contain crucial data relating to the company and the personnel working...
Fraud audits for companies and organisations
Fraud is an ever increasing problem for companies and organisations of all sizes. According to the Certified Fraud Examiners recent survey in 2008 in the USA alone, around US$994 Billion was lost to fraudulent activity. Fraud is a different form of commercial crime,...
Money cards and Anti Money Laundering
Gift card vouchers can be the perfect solution for a birthday when you’re not sure what present to buy. Simply pay cash at the store or shopping mall and transfer the same value onto the voucher to be used at the designated outlets or mall. Travellers Cheques have...
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