![Criminals found stealing data through ‘wedding invitations’ embedded with malware - Police Criminals found stealing data through ‘wedding invitations’ embedded with malware - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716805300_RamliMohamedYoosuf.jpg)
Criminals found stealing data through ‘wedding invitations’ embedded with malware - Police
Police said the tactic which had been detected since mid-2023, was often used by criminals to hack into smartphones.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666760718_PALESTIN.jpg)
Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian
Mohd Zaidi and Tengku Hazarul were charged today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man 11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665732841_KOMPLEKSMAHKAMAH.jpg)
11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man
Eleven individuals, including a woman, were charged in the Magistrate's Court today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![K-KOMM to introduce anti-hacking application - Annuar K-KOMM to introduce anti-hacking application - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660311658_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
K-KOMM to introduce anti-hacking application - Annuar
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) will introduce a special application to curb activities related to hacking.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![PKR election: There were attempts to hack election results, reveals CEC PKR election: There were attempts to hack election results, reveals CEC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649511545_DrZalihaMustafa.jpg)
PKR election: There were attempts to hack election results, reveals CEC
The PKR Central Election Committee has revealed that there were several attempts to hack the party's election results by irresponsible parties.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![The easy way to choose better passwords The easy way to choose better passwords](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654255822_PASSWORDS.jpg)
The easy way to choose better passwords
Too many internet users still aren't doing enough to protect their online accounts and data by using passwords that are too easy to hack.
Mon Jun 06 2022
![Hackers got user data from Meta with forged request Hackers got user data from Meta with forged request](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648716409_FACEBOOK.jpg)
Hackers got user data from Meta with forged request
Meta gave user information to hackers who pretended to be law enforcement officials last year, a company source said.
Thu Mar 31 2022
![No official report on threats from external hackers - Hishammuddin No official report on threats from external hackers - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639147824_Hishammuddin.jpg)
No official report on threats from external hackers - Hishammuddin
The Malaysian Armed Forces have not received any official report regarding threats of external hackers trying to hack into the Defence Ministry system.
Fri Dec 10 2021
![Police open investigation paper on 'Anonymous Malaysia' Police open investigation paper on 'Anonymous Malaysia'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611638051_AnonymousMalaysia.jpg)
Police open investigation paper on 'Anonymous Malaysia'
Anonymous Malaysia recently released a video clip, which went viral on social media platforms, threatening to hack government websites.
Sat Jan 30 2021
![Ceritalah ASEAN - Going local: Southeast Asia's tech startups Ceritalah ASEAN - Going local: Southeast Asia's tech startups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/81512958559_ZaloKarim.jpg)
Ceritalah ASEAN - Going local: Southeast Asia's tech startups
As a young computer science university student, he manged to hack into the networks of Vietnam's largest IT conglomerate, FPT.
Mon Dec 11 2017
![Not easy to hack payWave card, users need not worry - IT expert Not easy to hack payWave card, users need not worry - IT expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484751015_VisaPayWave.jpg)
Not easy to hack payWave card, users need not worry - IT expert
Allegations that payWave card holders are at risk of their personal data and information is not as simple as made up in social media, according to IT consultant, Mohd Ridzman Azzahari.
Wed Jan 18 2017
![Donald Trump encourages Russia to hack Hillary Clinton emails Donald Trump encourages Russia to hack Hillary Clinton emails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81468545306_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Donald Trump encourages Russia to hack Hillary Clinton emails
Donald Trump sensationally challenged Russia on Wednesday to hack into Hillary Clinton's emails.
Thu Jul 28 2016
![Apple is working to make iPhones even tougher to hack into Apple is working to make iPhones even tougher to hack into](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51445999603_iPhonePlus.jpg)
Apple is working to make iPhones even tougher to hack into
The move would force those authorities to find a new technical solution even if they gain the legal authority to force the company to unlock the phones of suspects.
Thu Feb 25 2016
![Apple ordered to hack San Bernardino shooter's iPhone Apple ordered to hack San Bernardino shooter's iPhone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71441554319_apple.jpg)
Apple ordered to hack San Bernardino shooter's iPhone
Federal prosecutors had filed a motion requesting Apple's help after the FBI failed to crack the phone's code.
Wed Feb 17 2016
![Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442478005_microsoftcorp.jpg)
Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments
Microsoft Corp said it will begin warning users of its consumer services including Outlook.com email when the company suspects that a government has been trying to hack into their accounts.
Thu Dec 31 2015