Tech giant to also launch dedicated Threat Intelligence Hub in Canada for cybersecurity protection, AI security research

Lack of control users' age leaves children vulnerable to online fraud, cyberbullying, extreme content, AI manipulation, among others

Service providers must prepare safety plan to demonstrate compliance with Online Safety Act 2025's requirements

Campaign conducted at over 8,200 schools, educational institutions, says Fahmi

Legislation to ensure child safety is designed into AI systems, says Tech Secretary Kendall

Bloc show significant progress in developing regulatory frameworks, but more needed for comprehensive regional strategy, says sec-gen Kao

Online safety a shared responsibility requiring collaborative, continuous efforts across all social segments

GSMA report also recognises nation's strengths in developing skilled, adaptable workforce, says Teo

Some feel single integration easy for users, reducing hackers’ potential entry points, others fear cybersecurity risks amplified under one app

All telcos nationwide to be involved in implementing registration process, says Fahmi

Worrying trends indicate how quickly compromised credentials can lead to large-scale data theft, says US-based cybersecurity company

PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — Malaysia is leading the development of the Asean Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy 2026-2030, a forward-looking framework to boost collective cyber resilience in the region, set to be unveiled at an upcoming Asean Summit.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Madani government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri AnwarNC Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The Digital Ministry is targeting at least 100 cybersecurity experts to be accredited as Certified Chief Information Security Officers (C-CISO) by year end, said minister Gobind Singh Deo.

MANILA, June 2 — The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a dialogue to deepen cooperation on defence and security, aimed at combating emerging challenges including cyber threats, foreign interference, and information manipulation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A staggering 78 per cent increase in ransomware cases in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2024 has sounded the alarm on the growing complexity and scale of cyber threats, prompting urgent calls for stronger global cooperation and readiness, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky detected and blocked 27.9 million web threats in Malaysia last year, up four per cent from 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its APAC Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025, offering vital insights into the future of cyber threats and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

SEPANG, Jan 11 — The government will hold cyber security campaigns in all primary and secondary schools in the country soon, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SINGAPORE, Oct 16 — Asean must intensify its efforts to raise cybersecurity awareness, particularly in addressing the growing threats of online scams and disinformation, by adopting a whole-of-Asean approach to ensure a secure digital ecosystem, especially for vulnerable groups, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.