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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.
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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.
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From Zairina Zainudin
BARCELONA (SPAIN), March 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its ties with the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) organisation, exploring ways to strengthen their partnership in the telecommunications sector.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have agreed to step up cooperation to combat the growing threat of online scams.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese New Year (CNY), traditionally a season of giving, can also turn into a season of taking, as cybercriminals, aided by artificial intelligence (AI), target unsuspecting consumers and vulnerable businesses through sophisticated schemes designed to exploit the surge in digital transactions.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) has announced a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd (MYIDSSB) to establish a blockchain-powered national digital identity ecosystem, the MyDigital ID Superapp, aimed at combating online fraud.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Truecaller, the global communications platform, has announced the biggest update for iPhone, now offering the entire spam and scam blocking capabilities to users.
1y ago
LABUAN, Jan 17 (Bernama) – The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of the Labuan’s financial sector, emphasising a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any legal breaches.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telco, recently showcased its Maxis Mobile Identity solution to deliver seamless, secure, and simplified authentication experiences for mobile users.
1y ago
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- It is indeed alarming that Malaysians lose RM54 billion to scams in a year, which is about three per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The government must intensify efforts to curb online financial scams, which, if left unchecked, will affect trade, tourism, as well as investor confidence and derail Malaysia’s zeal to emerge as a foremost investment destination.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, aiming to steal account credentials or compromise devices.