![State polls: Police received 42 reports on identity cards being misused by others - IGP State polls: Police received 42 reports on identity cards being misused by others - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691845816_RazaruddinHusain.jpg)
State polls: Police received 42 reports on identity cards being misused by others - IGP
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said Selangor had the most reports with 16 over allegations of identity theft.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![State polls: Kedah cop receive three identity theft reports State polls: Kedah cop receive three identity theft reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691827239_Pengundi.jpg)
State polls: Kedah cop receive three identity theft reports
Police said the voters claimed that their names and identity cards were used by others in the Kedah state elections.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![RMK-12: Data protection is our right RMK-12: Data protection is our right](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629097702_OnlineShopping.jpg)
RMK-12: Data protection is our right
It is important to have the relevant laws to ensure compliance and level the competitive playing field for all companies.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![Awas! Kecurian identiti tidak mengenal mangsa Awas! Kecurian identiti tidak mengenal mangsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/51555473072_CSM.jpg)
Awas! Kecurian identiti tidak mengenal mangsa
Kecurian identiti di Malaysia adalah sebanyak 446 kes pada 2018 berbanding 371 kes yang berlaku pada 2017 dan kes ini perlu dihentikan segera.
Wed Apr 17 2019
![Identity theft costs Australians more than US$1.5 billion: Report Identity theft costs Australians more than US$1.5 billion: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81470995650_CyberSecurity.jpg)
Identity theft costs Australians more than US$1.5 billion: Report
The Identity Crime and Misuse in Australia report says one in five Australians had been a victim of identity crime at some point.
Wed Nov 16 2016
![IS server militant hacker channelled information to attack US security forces IS server militant hacker channelled information to attack US security forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444975969_penggodamIS.jpg)
IS server militant hacker channelled information to attack US security forces
Ardit Ferizi's arrest was made based on a provisional arrest warrant which alleged that he had provided material support to the IS.
Fri Oct 16 2015
![James Blake slammed to ground as victim of mistaken identity James Blake slammed to ground as victim of mistaken identity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61441883872_JamesBlake.jpg)
James Blake slammed to ground as victim of mistaken identity
James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for 15 minutes by police in a mistaken identity case.
Thu Sep 10 2015
![Sony, former workers in deal to settle lawsuit over 'Interview' hacking Sony, former workers in deal to settle lawsuit over 'Interview' hacking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61441250949_SONYPICTURES.jpg)
Sony, former workers in deal to settle lawsuit over 'Interview' hacking
Sony reached a settlement agreement with employees who filed a lawsuit claiming that their personal data was stolen in a 2014 hacking.
Thu Sep 03 2015
![Facebook ID fraud on rise in Japan Facebook ID fraud on rise in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71356052333_120x90.jpg)
Facebook ID fraud on rise in Japan
Some victims have had their personal information stolen after approving fake friend requests from acquaintances.
Thu Aug 29 2013
![300 complaints on bank identity thefts since Jan - LKPJ 300 complaints on bank identity thefts since Jan - LKPJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/61365010284_120x90.jpg)
300 complaints on bank identity thefts since Jan - LKPJ
LKPJ received 300 complaints involving losses of more than RM1 million related to local bank identity thefts in the first half of this year.
Fri Jul 05 2013