![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
![AI can trigger suffering distancing syndrome, Kaspersky expert AI can trigger suffering distancing syndrome, Kaspersky expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692862071_Kaspersky.jpg)
AI can trigger "suffering distancing syndrome", Kaspersky expert
Cybercriminals to feel less guilty, blame AI they created to do the malicious job.
Thu Aug 24 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
![Malaysia remains top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia - Kaspersky Malaysia remains top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia - Kaspersky](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679494824_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
Malaysia remains top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia - Kaspersky
Malaysia is among the top three phishing targets in Southeast Asia with a total of 8.27 mln malicious emails blocked by Kaspersky in 2022.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![MCMC urges public not to download malicious Pink WhatsApp application MCMC urges public not to download malicious Pink WhatsApp application](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687834706_WhatsAppPink.jpg)
MCMC urges public not to download malicious Pink WhatsApp application
MCMC said the application is falsely advertised to offer better security and privacy features, customised interface.
Tue Jun 27 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
![Chinese embassy in Britain asks London to stop slandering China to avoid damage Chinese embassy in Britain asks London to stop slandering China to avoid damage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
Chinese embassy in Britain asks London to stop slandering China to avoid damage
The remarks by the British is simply parroting words from others and constitute malicious slanders in disregard of the facts, China said.
Mon May 22 2023
![Fahmi wants MACC to monitor his officers Fahmi wants MACC to monitor his officers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684212015_TBFahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi wants MACC to monitor his officers
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to carry out continuous monitoring of all officers in his office
Tue May 16 2023
![No malicious intent, did not slander Anwar - Kedah MB No malicious intent, did not slander Anwar - Kedah MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673422900_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
No malicious intent, did not slander Anwar - Kedah MB
Muhammad Sanusi said he was merely criticising Anwar during the 15th General Election campaigning.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![Police probing claims that PN candidate made defamatory remarks during speech Police probing claims that PN candidate made defamatory remarks during speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667885273_TBRazmanZakaria.jpg)
Police probing claims that PN candidate made defamatory remarks during speech
Police have opened an IP into allegations that PN's Razman Zakaria had made defamatory and malicious remarks against PH during a recent speech.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Meta warns of password stealing phone apps Meta warns of password stealing phone apps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665207850_META.jpg)
Meta warns of password stealing phone apps
So far this year, Meta has identified more than 400 "malicious" apps tailored for smartphones powered by Apple or Android software.
Mon Oct 10 2022
![Ismail Sabri sues Lokman Adam over defamatory statement on social media Ismail Sabri sues Lokman Adam over defamatory statement on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662948789_MashUp.jpg)
Ismail Sabri sues Lokman Adam over defamatory statement on social media
Ismail Sabri claims the malicious, defamatory and untrue statements were uploaded on four social media accounts belonging to Lokman Adam.
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Security guard fined RM21,000 over offensive posts against Johor Sultan Security guard fined RM21,000 over offensive posts against Johor Sultan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662106072_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Security guard fined RM21,000 over offensive posts against Johor Sultan
Mohd Hairol admitted to making and starting the posts of malicious communications with the intention of hurting others through the FB.
Wed Sep 07 2022
![Ismail Sabri obtains injunction order for Agenda Daily to delete defamatory article Ismail Sabri obtains injunction order for Agenda Daily to delete defamatory article](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658739919_TBISMAIL.jpg)
Ismail Sabri obtains injunction order for Agenda Daily to delete defamatory article
Muhamad Izwan refuted that the article contained defamatory and malicious statements toward Ismail Sabri.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Prosecution to prove Syed Saddiq's offences malicious, dishonest Prosecution to prove Syed Saddiq's offences malicious, dishonest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655719460_TBSyedSaddiq.jpg)
Prosecution to prove Syed Saddiq's offences malicious, dishonest
The prosecution team said it would rely on direct evidence, circumstances and documents in proving the case against Syed Saddiq.
Tue Jun 21 2022