Cybersecurity Insights
Tips, guides, and analysis to help you stay safe online.
From Malaysia-specific scam advisories and banking sector threats to practical guides for parents and SME compliance — our blog covers the cybersecurity topics that matter most to Sarawak families and businesses.
Bursa Malaysia Forms Working Group to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Stockbroking
Bursa Malaysia has formed an industry working group to strengthen cybersecurity in stockbroking. Learn what this means for investors and firms.
Malaysia Sends Final Warning to Facebook Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Malaysia has issued a final warning to Facebook over illegal gambling advertisements on its platform. Learn what this means for online safety in Malaysia.
Thailand Moves to Block Illegal Loan Apps Targeting Vulnerable Borrowers
Thailand's government is blocking illegal loan apps that prey on vulnerable borrowers. Learn how to identify predatory lending apps in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's Emerging Hybrid Organised Crime Threat
Malaysia faces a growing hybrid organised crime threat blending traditional syndicates with cybercrime. Learn how these groups operate and what it means for you.
Promise of Instant Riches Leaves Accountant RM155,000 Poorer
A Malaysian accountant lost RM155,000 to a get-rich-quick investment scam. Learn how these schemes target professionals and how to protect your savings.
Tap Wisely or Pay Dearly — Digital Payment Safety in Malaysia
Contactless and e-wallet payments are convenient but carry risks. Learn how to protect yourself from digital payment fraud and unauthorised transactions in Malaysia.
Bank Rakyat Fined RM1 Million by BNM — What This Means for Financial Cybersecurity
Bank Rakyat fined RM1 million by Bank Negara Malaysia over cybersecurity and data safeguard failures. Learn what this enforcement action means for you.
Kaspersky and APU Partner to Boost Malaysia's Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline
Kaspersky and APU partner to strengthen Malaysia's cybersecurity talent pipeline, addressing a 12,000-professional shortage. Here is what it means.
Malaysia Aims to Accredit 100 Cybersecurity Experts as C-CISO This Year
Malaysia targets 100 cybersecurity experts accredited as C-CISO in 2026 to strengthen leadership capacity. Learn what C-CISO means for the industry.
Cybercrime Costs Malaysia RM 1.22 Billion in Ten Months — IGP
Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police has revealed that cybercrime cost the nation RM 1.22 billion in just ten months. This figure encompasses online...
Fake AI Websites Are Spreading Malware — How to Stay Safe
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the AI boom by creating fake versions of popular AI tools to distribute malware. In May 2026, a fake Claude AI website...
Malaysia's New AI Governance Legislation — What Businesses Should Expect
Malaysia has announced plans to tighten AI governance with sweeping new legislation and enhanced enforcement mechanisms. This follows a global trend — the...
Malaysia to Create New Central Cybersecurity Agency — What It Means for Businesses
Malaysia's Prime Minister has announced plans to consolidate the nation's cyber defences under a new central agency. This move aims to unify the currently...
Malaysia's Scam Losses Hit RM 2.7 Billion in 2025 — What You Need to Know
Malaysia's total scam losses reached RM 2.7 billion in 2025, according to data cited by cybersecurity firm Fortinet and reported by Bernama. That figure...
Why Seniors Are Prime Scam Targets — And How to Protect Your Parents
In Singapore, seniors aged 65 and above made up 15% of all scam victims in 2025, losing an average of S$37,000 per person. The pattern is similar across...
Singapore's MAS Uses AI to Fight Financial Crime — A Model for Malaysia?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has deployed artificial intelligence to fight financial crime, turning scam detection into a live test case for...
Singapore PR Scam — Malaysian Chef Loses RM 21,000 to Fake Immigration Agent
A Malaysian chef working in Singapore lost RM 21,000 after responding to an advertisement promising a "95% success rate" for Singapore Permanent Residency...
BNM's Push for Cyber Resilience — What It Means for Malaysian Businesses
# BNM's Push for Cyber Resilience — What It Means for Malaysian Businesses
Malaysia's Cyber Security Bill 2024 — What Businesses Need to Know
# Malaysia's Cyber Security Bill 2024 — What Businesses Need to Know
Cybersecurity Threats Facing Malaysia's Banking Sector in 2026
# Cybersecurity Threats Facing Malaysia's Banking Sector in 2026
Data Theft Is Rising in Malaysia — How to Protect Your Business
# Data Theft Is Rising in Malaysia — How to Protect Your Business
Protecting Your Children Online — A Malaysian Parent's Guide
# Protecting Your Children Online — A Malaysian Parent's Guide