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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) are developing an AI-driven fraud detection system targeted for rollout in 2026. The system will use machine learning, large language models and predictive analytics to identify suspicious transactions before they are completed. BNM deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said the system will …

On October 3, 2025, GreyNoise noted a 500% increase in scans aimed at Palo Alto Networks login portals, the highest activity level in three months. Researchers found that more than 1,285 IPs scanned Palo Alto portals, an increase from the typical 200. They noted that 93% of these IPs were …

Afghanistan has plunged into a nationwide internet blackout, with the Taliban cutting off more than 43 million citizens from global communications as part of what it has described as “morality measures.” Internet watchdog Netblocks said Monday in a post on X that multiple networks had been disconnected through the morning …

A lithium-ion battery explosion at a key government data center in South Korea caused a fire that took down over 600 essential services, disrupting everyday life in the tech-savvy country. The incident started Friday night at the NIRS facility in Daejeon, impacting postal banking, mobile ID, tax collection, and emergency …

Independent security experts have welcomed what’s billed as the first standardized set of SaaS (software as a service) security controls. The SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF), launched this week and backed by the Cloud Security Alliance, is designed to close long-standing gaps in third-party risk management. The framework is designed …

In 2025, cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and scale, and 2026 will likely see no relief. New technologies like agentic AI and quantum computing present risks and benefits. Ultimately, humans remain the weakest link and the strongest defense. Experts predict that by 2026, cybercrime could become the world’s third-largest economy …

A critical vulnerability with a perfect 10.0 CVSS score in Fortra’s GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution was exploited as a zero-day for at least a week before a patch was released. CVE-2025-10035 is a command injection vulnerability enabling remote code execution without authentication. Security firm watchTowr noted evidence of …

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested a man in the UK as part of an investigation into a cyber incident impacting Collins Aerospace. The incident, which was reported on 19 September, affected flights at Heathrow and other European airports over the weekend. NCA officers, supported by the South …

Cisco Talos researchers have discovered an ongoing espionage campaign since 2022, targeting telecom and manufacturing sectors in Central and South Asia. The campaign uses a new variant of the PlugX backdoor, closely related to the RainyDay and Turian malware families linked to Chinese-speaking APT groups. According to the report, “Cisco …

A submarine cable project will enhance the digital infrastructure of the Asia-Pacific region. Covering around 8,000 kilometers underwater, it’s set to be completed by 2028 and will link Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. This project aims to meet the growing need for data transmission due to the …