Business E-mail Compromise (BEC): A Continuing Threat to Businesses in Malaysia and Singapore
Recent reports from Singapore highlighted how sophisticated Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) scams continue to target businesses across the region. In one case, three teenagers were arrested for their alleged involvement in a scheme that deceived a US fund remitter into transferring approximately US$2.89 million (S$3.7 million) into corporate bank accounts set up specifically to receive the fraudulent proceeds.
Hidden Cameras in Malaysia & Southeast Asia: Why TSCM Inspections Matter
Hidden cameras are no longer the preserve of intelligence agencies or specialist surveillance operators. Today, covert recording devices are inexpensive, widely available online, and easily concealed within everyday objects. Across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, incidents involving hidden cameras in hotels, homestays, changing rooms, offices, and private residences continue to highlight the growing risks to privacy, security, and reputation.
LinkedIn Recruitment Risks and Information Security Threats: Implications for Malaysia
Recent security advisories from international law enforcement and industry observers have highlighted a growing trend in the use of professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn, as a channel for targeted recruitment-style engagement that can be used to obtain sensitive commercial or organisational information. These approaches typically begin in a highly credible and professional manner. Individuals may […]
Business Email Compromise: The Silent Billion‑Dollar Threat Hitting Companies Across Asia
Business Email Compromise (BEC) has become one of the most damaging forms of corporate fraud in the region. Unlike ransomware or data breaches, BEC doesn’t rely on breaking into systems. It exploits something far more vulnerable: human trust
Fake Certificates and Misuse of University Names: A Growing Risk in Malaysia
A recent controversy involving alleged fake aesthetic training programmes in Malaysia has once again highlighted the growing problem of forged certificates and the unauthorised use of university names and logos.
The Growing Risk of Corporate Surveillance in Southeast Asia
When Competitors Watch Too Closely: The Growing Risk of Corporate Surveillance in Southeast Asia A recent football controversy in the UK has highlighted a problem that extends far beyond sports: outsiders secretly gathering intelligence on competitors. The incident involved allegations that a football club staff member of Premier League team Southampton was caught filming rival […]
Singapore’s PayNow Nickname Removal
PayNow is a real-time payment service in Singapore that allows people and businesses to send and receive money instantly using simple identifiers like a mobile number, NRIC, or UEN, instead of having to use full bank account numbers. It is linked directly to bank accounts, so transfers happen almost immediately between participating banks. It is […]
Lego – How a Children’s Toy Became a Major Black Market Target
Lego may be known as a simple children’s toy, but it has increasingly become a valuable target for thieves and organised crime groups around the world. High-end Lego sets, especially limited-edition collector items, can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. They are easy to carry, simple to store, and always in demand, making […]
RIP Password123: Why Passkeys Are Taking Over
Passwords may finally be on their way out. Around the world, cybersecurity experts are pushing for a new way to log in—one that is both safer and easier to use. Organisations like the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ in UK, have made it clear: passwords are no longer strong enough to protect us […]
The Growing Trade in Counterfeit Skincare Across Southeast Asia
The boom in online shopping has made skincare more accessible than ever—but it has also made it easier for counterfeit and questionable products to slip into the market. Recent testing highlighted by Channel NewsAsia showed that some products bought online differed significantly from those sold through authorised retailers, reinforcing a concern many consumers already suspect. […]