WhatsApp Tests Age Verification in India as Meta Faces Regulatory Pressure
WhatsApp is piloting an age verification system in India, requiring users to provide their date of birth to comply with upcoming data protection laws targeting minors online.
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US Man Faces Felony Charge After Using Self-Destruct Code on Phone at Airport
Samuel Tunick faces federal obstruction charges for activating software that erased his phone's data when confronted by customs officers at Atlanta airport, in what prosecutors say is an early test case of digital evidence destruction laws.
British Lawmaker Pursues Legal Action Against Musk's Grok Over Non-Consensual Intimate Images
A British Labour lawmaker is pursuing legal action against Elon Musk's xAI, seeking a court order to prevent Grok from generating non-consensual sexualised images of her. The case could reshape how AI developers face accountability.
JPDP Launches Investigation Into Alleged Maxis Customer Data Breach
Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department is investigating the unauthorised exposure of a Maxis customer's billing information on social media. Maxis has confirmed the breach and identified the responsible party.
Data watchdog investigates Maxis over leaked customer details as minister flags security concerns
Malaysia's data protection department is investigating telecommunications firm Maxis following an unauthorised disclosure of customer billing information. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has expressed concern about potential insider access to sensitive company systems.
Malaysia's Digital Paradox: 98% Are Heavy Users Yet Fear Fraud and Data Theft
Malaysia has emerged as a digital-first nation with 98% frequent users of online services, yet the same population grapples with mounting security anxieties, with 91% concerned about personal data theft and fears of AI-driven cyberattacks.
Malaysia's AI Governance Bill to Shore Up Existing Digital Defence Framework
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the government is finalising an Artificial Intelligence Governance Bill designed to work alongside Malaysia's existing cybersecurity and data protection regulatory framework.
Malaysia's Health Ministry Takes Website Offline for Security Overhaul Following Cyber Incident
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has temporarily taken its official website offline to implement enhanced cybersecurity measures following a recent cyber threat. The ministry says critical healthcare systems remain unaffected and operational.