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Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store after discovering content violating child safety policies. The messaging app was restored within hours following Telegram's swift removal of the offending material and user suspension.
Meta is introducing a free verification badge for Facebook users who submit a video selfie, aiming to build trust on its Marketplace platform as digital fraud losses surge globally.
Norway's Prime Minister has sounded alarm over escalating far-right extremism targeting young people, as the nation marked 15 years since Anders Behring Breivik's 2011 attacks that killed 77 people.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in online fraud cases in Malaysia, announcing that a comprehensive Cyber Crime Bill 2026 will provide enhanced legal safeguards and strengthen law enforcement capabilities.
Celebrity influencer Khairul Aming has expressed serious concern after his private phone billing information was reportedly posted online by an anonymous individual, highlighting privacy vulnerabilities.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026—already surpassing the full-year 2025 tally of 6,140 cases. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid cited the crisis as justification for strengthened cybercrime legislation.
Malaysia's government is conducting a detailed study to develop stronger protections for cybercrime victims, including mechanisms for fund recovery and enhanced penalties for offenders, drawing on international models.
Fraudsters using AI-generated deepfakes are impersonating Dubai's Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed in elaborate romance scams that have cost victims hundreds of thousands of dollars. Researchers trace the scheme to Nigerian crime networks exploiting the prince's massive social media presence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the need for Malaysia to develop a sovereign cloud infrastructure to protect sensitive data and critical security information while remaining open to global digital investment.
India has instructed Meta's WhatsApp to suspend its planned username feature pending government consultations, warning it could enable fraud and impersonation attacks. The move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of anonymity features across messaging platforms.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has voiced strong support for the Cyber Crime Bill 2026, arguing that rapid enforcement powers are essential to combat escalating digital threats, while advocating for judicial oversight mechanisms.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has taken its official website offline to implement enhanced cybersecurity measures following a recent cyber threat. Patient data and healthcare systems remain unaffected.
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Malaysia's police have arrested more than 45,000 suspects involved in online scams since 2023, opening 165,501 investigation papers. The crackdown reflects growing efforts to combat digital fraud affecting citizens across Southeast Asia.