![Indonesia to deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cyber crimes in Bali Indonesia to deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cyber crimes in Bali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697792702_PantaiBali.jpg)
Indonesia to deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cyber crimes in Bali
Indonesian immigration authorities arrested 103 Taiwan passport holders suspected of running a cyber crime operation in Bali.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692271375_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara
The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Malaysia, Thai police mull setting up joint committee to tackle cross-border cybercrime Malaysia, Thai police mull setting up joint committee to tackle cross-border cybercrime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692004357_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
Malaysia, Thai police mull setting up joint committee to tackle cross-border cybercrime
Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said it will be easier for police of both countries to share information on cross-border cybercrime.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Unpacking the structure of modern cybercrime organisations Unpacking the structure of modern cybercrime organisations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690648179_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
Unpacking the structure of modern cybercrime organisations
Organisations now contend with a new breed of cybercriminals fiercely competing amongst themselves to claim a bigger stake in a highly lucrative market.
Sat Sep 02 2023
![AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT are being used to aid cybercrime, extortion scams AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT are being used to aid cybercrime, extortion scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690645076_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT are being used to aid cybercrime, extortion scams
An overview of the elements of virtual kidnapping and how malicious actors use social engineering tactics and abuse AI voice cloning tools and ChatGPT to launch these attacks.
Sat Aug 05 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678189270_hacker.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgent imperatives: National cybersecurity strategy and cyberdiplomacy under PM leadership to safeguard Malaysia
From cybercrime to data breaches and malicious activities, these challenges demand immediate action.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Malaysia brings home 15 victims of Cambodian cybercrime racket Malaysia brings home 15 victims of Cambodian cybercrime racket](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663817276_Cambodia.jpg)
Malaysia brings home 15 victims of Cambodian cybercrime racket
Malaysia said it had received 301 reports of people trapped by the job scam networks in Cambodia, as well as in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663742982_Cambodia.jpg)
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
People who have fled such compounds in recent months have reported being detained against their will under brutal conditions.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Collaborative efforts vital to combat cybercrimes - Hamzah Collaborative efforts vital to combat cybercrimes - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647939827_DatukSeriHamzah.jpg)
Collaborative efforts vital to combat cybercrimes - Hamzah
Hamzah said the Royal Malaysia Police recorded reports of losses of RM2.23 billion from 2017 to June 2021.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![Banks urged to tighten internet banking security system - Police Banks urged to tighten internet banking security system - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642427719_ArjunaidiMohamed.jpg)
Banks urged to tighten internet banking security system - Police
Police are seeking the cooperation of banks to take measures in improving online internet banking security systems offered to the public.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Langkawi bound tourists to show proof of COVID-negative status, Australia sees rise in cyber crime reports [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Langkawi bound tourists to show proof of COVID-negative status, Australia sees rise in cyber crime reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Langkawi bound tourists to show proof of COVID-negative status, Australia sees rise in cyber crime reports
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Wed Sep 15 2021
![Sudden spike in cybercrime cases in Selangor this year, says police Sudden spike in cybercrime cases in Selangor this year, says police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626083791_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
Sudden spike in cybercrime cases in Selangor this year, says police
A total of 380 cyber crime cases were reported in Selangor to date, a sudden increase compared with only 51 cases reported last year.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![Hackers demand $70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - Blog Hackers demand $70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - Blog](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625483217_HACKERS.jpg)
Hackers demand $70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - Blog
Hackers suspected to be behind a mass extortion attack that affected hundreds of companies worldwide.
Mon Jul 05 2021
![Cyber Intelligence House - INTERPOL contribution agreement to cripple cybercrime backbone Cyber Intelligence House - INTERPOL contribution agreement to cripple cybercrime backbone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495870846_BangunanKL.jpg)
Cyber Intelligence House - INTERPOL contribution agreement to cripple cybercrime backbone
Cyber Intelligence House and INTERPOL have inked a contribution agreement aimed at giving more bite in cybercrime investigations.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![No reports of gov't websites being hacked so far - Bukit Aman No reports of gov't websites being hacked so far - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611707662_ZainuddinYaacob.jpg)
No reports of gov't websites being hacked so far - Bukit Aman
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said, however, the polices cybercrime division was always on the alert to curb such attempts.
Wed Jan 27 2021