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Cybercriminals are circumventing SMS restrictions by switching to RCS, iMessage, WhatsApp and Telegram to distribute phishing links, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission revealed at a national anti-scam forum in Petaling Jaya.
Germany recorded nearly €100 million in losses from phone scams in 2025, with criminals impersonating police and relatives. The trend mirrors rising fraud concerns across Southeast Asia.
A New York judge has rejected Zelle's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James, who alleges the payment platform neglected safety measures enabling over $1 billion in consumer fraud.
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.
A former civil servant is being investigated by the MACC for allegedly misusing 11 individuals' personal details to fraudulently obtain RM300,000 in government aid. The suspect is remanded for four days as authorities probe the elaborate scheme.
Singapore law enforcement participated in Operation First Light 2026, a coordinated Interpol initiative spanning 97 countries that resulted in 5,811 arrests and the interception of US$293 million in illegal funds between January and April.