Malaysia stands at a pivotal crossroads, struggling to tame the wild frontier of AI-generated deepfake pornography that’s weaponized against its own lawmakers. Just over a frantic five-day stretch, ten MPs and senators became targets of a chilling blackmail scheme—each coerced with threats of releasing fabricated sexually explicit videos in exchangeContinue Reading
Watching this legal battle unfold between a former WhatsApp security lead and Meta unearths uncomfortable truths about the fragile cybersecurity posture even within tech giants. When Mr Attaullah Baig, who led WhatsApp’s security efforts from 2021 to 2025, steps forward to expose alarming security lapses and alleged retaliation, it forcesContinue Reading
Watching the battle against online scams unfold across Southeast Asia reveals a fascinating, sometimes unsettling, interplay of technology, privacy, and trust. Singapore’s push into using telco data for anti-fraud measures is not just innovation for the sake of convenience—it’s a calculated leap into the future where protecting digital identities becomesContinue Reading
The technological landscape is evolving at a breakneck speed, and with it, new threats emerge with disturbing creativity. Australia’s recent announcement marks a significant shift in the battle against online harassment, targeting a grim but pervasive issue: the misuse of AI-driven tools to create “deepfake nudes” and enable stalking withoutContinue Reading
Every day, social media platforms become more ingrained in the lives of young individuals, especially teenagers. The promise of connection and community is undeniable, yet the risks lurk quietly beneath the polished surface. Australia’s forthcoming social media ban on teens under 16 is a landmark move, aiming to shield youngerContinue Reading
The digital landscape in Singapore is shifting at an alarming pace, and with it, an invisible threat grows stronger every day. Cybercrime is no longer a distant worry reserved for large corporations or tech giants—incredibly, it strikes right at the heart of individuals, infiltrating everyday lives with increasing frequency andContinue Reading
When an institution as prestigious as Columbia University falls victim to a cyberattack targeting some of its most sensitive data, the ripple effects go beyond just the immediate breach. The recent cyberincident exposed a chilling trove of information: bank account numbers, routing details, student loan and scholarship disbursements, standardized testContinue Reading
I never expected to wake up one August morning to headlines about a data breach involving Cycle & Carriage Singapore—especially not as someone who’s handed over my details for a test drive more times than I’d like to admit. There’s a certain heart-in-your-throat feeling when you recognize a brand youContinue Reading
I still remember that punch-in-the-gut feeling when I read the news about Ezynetic’s mishap. It wasn’t just another faceless breach report — it was a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever typed a password in a rush (guilty!). Seeing how over 190,000 people’s details landed on the dark web becauseContinue Reading
Back in December 2024, I overheard a spirited conversation at a local kopi shop—two uncles debating if anyone really cared what happened with those long NRIC numbers floating around the internet. Fast forward just a few months, and the government is telling companies to stop using NRIC numbers as passwords.Continue Reading
