Self Wiping Phones: How Modern Devices Protect Your Privacy, and the Airport Case That Highlighted the Trend
cell phones that can erase themselves instantly when a special code is entered.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sextortion scams on the rise
Sextortion scams in Singapore and Malaysia are on the rise, fuelled by AI deepfakes and personal data breaches. Learn how to protect yourself and report incidents.
The ransomware industry is thriving, not losing
The ransomware landscape indeed seems to be evolving in favour of attackers, even as law enforcement efforts continue to dismantle certain groups. Notably, 2024 is seeing record-breaking ransom payouts and increasing extortion tactics, underscoring the industry’s profitability and persistence. As high-profile cases like Change Healthcare’s $22 million ransom to the ALPHV group show, ransomware remains lucrative despite the occasional infighting within these criminal organizations.