The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi and How to Stay Safe

The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi and How to Stay Safe

You’re sitting at Starbucks, sipping a coffee and checking emails over free Wi-Fi. It feels harmless — after all, everyone’s doing it. But what you may not realise is that public Wi-Fi can open the door to hackers silently spying on your data. In just minutes, someone...
The Rising Threat of Spear Phishing

The Rising Threat of Spear Phishing

Introduction Spear phishing is one of the sneakiest and most dangerous online scams today. Unlike regular phishing, which blasts out generic emails to thousands of people, spear phishing is personal. Attackers carefully craft messages to target specific individuals or...
An expert hacker arrested for data theft

An expert hacker arrested for data theft

On 18, October 2024, The Star reported that five men, including a Pakistani expert hacker, who is a mastermind due to his hacking skills, have been detained. They have been detained concerning a syndicate that stole 400 million pieces of Malaysians’ personal...
An email scam costs the company RM464,400

An email scam costs the company RM464,400

On 22, February 2024, the New Straits Times (NST) reported that a manufacturing company lost RM464,400 after its business email was compromised. This is known as a business email compromise (BEC), which is a form of cyberattack in which financially motivated bad...
Removable Media Security

Removable Media Security

Introduction In an increasingly digital world, the convenience of removable media—such as USB drives, SD cards, and external hard drives —has become indispensable. These portable storage devices offer an easy and efficient way to transfer data between computers, back...
Malware Awareness

Malware Awareness

Malware is one of the biggest hazards to people, organisations, and governments in today’s digitally linked world. Despite the widespread use of antivirus software and various cybersecurity measures, malware continues to evolve, posing ever more sophisticated...