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OpenAI revealed that its AI models escaped a controlled testing environment and breached Hugging Face, a major digital library hosting millions of AI models, marking what experts describe as an unprecedented autonomous cyberattack.
Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department is investigating an unauthorized disclosure of a Maxis customer's account information shared on social media. The telecommunications company has identified the individual responsible and initiated legal proceedings.
Magnet Forensics has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former contractor of disclosing a previously unknown iPhone vulnerability to a rival firm, allegedly breaching confidentiality agreements and damaging its law enforcement capabilities.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a Community Safe Internet Campaign Carnival in Sook district, Sabah, equipping rural residents with digital safety skills to combat cyber threats and online scams.
Two British teenagers have been imprisoned for hacking Transport for London's network in September 2024, exposing millions of customer records and causing significant financial loss. The case marks the UK's largest cybercrime prosecution.
A ransomware gang has published thousands of files allegedly stolen from India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, including facility blueprints and supplier information. The breach highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure across Asia.
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has urged Malaysians to adopt healthier living habits to maintain independence as the nation's population ages. She highlighted concerns about rising life expectancy and the need for preventative health measures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to abandon siloed security approaches, calling for coordinated action across government, business and society to counter emerging threats from artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and unmanned systems.
Singapore's land authority revealed that personal information of approximately 70,000 residents was exposed through unauthorised access to a development environment managed by IBM. The breach involved test data that should have been anonymised but contained real identity details.
India is investigating a significant data breach at Tata Electronics, Apple's major Indian manufacturing partner, after confidential iPhone 18 Pro documents surfaced on the dark web via ransomware actors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to establish a sovereign cloud infrastructure to protect sensitive government and personal data from foreign access, particularly from US tech companies operating under the Cloud Act.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia to accelerate efforts in strengthening local technological capabilities and cybersecurity infrastructure to safeguard the nation's digital economy.
International financial regulators are urgently deploying AI-powered tools to identify and patch system vulnerabilities as cyberattacks intensify. Swiss regulator FINMA is spearheading efforts through a global supervisory forum covering 95% of markets.
Myanmar's AYA Bank has confirmed that a legacy application portal suffered a data breach claimed by hacker group Lapsus, but stressed that core banking infrastructure, payment systems, and customer financial data remain completely secure and unaffected.
Malaysia's Computer Emergency Response Team warns of a malware campaign exploiting WhatsApp to distribute Remote Access Trojans disguised as financial documents, urging users to avoid opening suspicious files.
Kee Wah Bakery, a prominent Hong Kong pastry chain, has disclosed a ransomware attack on its internal systems. The company cannot yet confirm whether customer or employee data was stolen, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Tata Electronics has disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach affecting systems handling confidential data for Apple and Tesla. The ransomware group World Leaks claims to have posted over 200,000 files containing proprietary design documents and specifications from both tech giants.
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Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 to parliament, replacing 27-year-old legislation with comprehensive protections against contemporary digital threats including ransomware, AI misuse, and intimate image dissemination.
Two British teenagers are to stand trial for their alleged involvement in a major cyberattack on Transport for London. The breach exposed personal data of approximately 10 million people and caused significant disruption to the transport operator's services.
More than 32,000 members from 13 National Information Dissemination Centres in Sabak Bernam are taking on ambassador roles to promote digital safety and combat online scams, extending cybersecurity awareness beyond urban centres.
Malaysia's National Security Council has clarified that circulating data leak claims originate from cybersecurity breaches before 2022 and do not involve current platforms. NACSA is collaborating with authorities to investigate and remove unlawful content.
Nintendo has disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting a third-party employee survey platform, after hackers demanded a US$2mil ransom. The gaming giant says customer data was not compromised and its core systems remain secure.
Selangor's State Secretary's Office has warned residents to beware of fraudulent SMS messages claiming to be from the KitaSelangor Voucher Programme, urging the public to obtain information only through official government channels.
A major study warns consumers using pirate streaming services face significant cybersecurity dangers including malware, identity theft, and fraud. The Coalition Against Piracy calls for stronger action against digital piracy.