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Scams, Trust Issues Plague Secondhand Motorcycle Market In Malaysia

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s secondhand motorcycle market continues to grapple with trust issues as buyers face growing risks of fraud and a lack of transparency in transactions.

Malaysia Faces Sharp Rise In AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Fortinet Warns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is facing a sharp rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber threats, with nearly 50 per cent of organisations reporting incidents involving AI-powered attacks, according to a survey commissioned by global cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

Jumio: 69 Pct Consumers Say AI Fraud Tops Identity Theft Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence, reveals that 69 per cent of consumers now view AI-powered fraud as a greater threat to their personal security than traditional identity theft.

Not All QR Codes Are Safe, Kaspersky Warns

SINGAPORE, April 25 (Bernama) – The usage of quick response (QR) codes among Malaysians has become the new normal — from banking services and exchanging contacts to ordering food.

Malaysia Committed To Drive DEFA Implementation As ASEAN Chair - Gobind

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, April  17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as this year’s ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

ASEAN To Re-establish Swap Arrangement To Enhance Financial Safety, Resilience - Joint Statement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking forward to re-establishing the ASEAN Swap Arrangement (ASA) to strengthen the region’s financial safety net and resilience, according to a joint statement from the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM).

National Scam Response Efforts Show Promising Start In Malaysia

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Establishing the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the National Fraud Portal has yielded early signs of success in combating the rising number of scams and fraud cases reported in recent years, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Second Phase Of Cross-border QR Payment

By Muhammad Faiz Baharin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia have launched the second phase of Cross-Border QR Payment, which will enable consumers and merchants in both countries to make and receive instant payments from participating financial institutions.

Malaysia Airlines Cautions Customers About Fake Customer Service Accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines advised their customers to be wary of suspicious messages or comments from fake accounts pretending to be their customer service representatives.

World Backup Day: Safeguard Your Data From Festive Season Cyber Threats - Fortinet

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Businesses and consumers in Malaysia are warned of heightened cybersecurity risks amid a surge in online scams and cyber threats, especially during the festive Hari Raya season, global cybersecurity firm Fortinet said.

Banking Industry Prevents Over RM399 Mln In Attempted Fraudulent Transactions In 2024 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Enhanced security controls enabled the banking industry to avert over RM399 million in attempted fraudulent transactions in 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

SC Receives 8,501 Cases In 2024 Including Unlicensed Activities, Scams

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has received a total of 8,501 cases in 2024, comprising 3,910 complaints and 4,591 enquiries, representing a 60 per cent increase from 2023 of 5,318 cases.