Cybersecurity

Malaysia-based cyber security firm LGMS Berhad has completed the MYR 22.68 million ($5.66 million) acquisition of 3.09 million or 27 percent shares in advanced cyber defense technology company Antarex Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Just one cyber incident alone can result in millions lost from flight delays, rebookings, customer churn, and legal costs. Beyond immediate operational disruption, reputational damage can erode hard-won customer trust for years.

As cyber threats escalate, the region is charting its own path - one defined by collaboration, transparency, and operational readiness. Paying ransom may appear to buy time, but it rarely buys recovery. The stronger and more sustainable approach that one builds upon resilience, the higher the chances of ensuring that even in crisis, organisations remain…

To stay ahead, organizations should invest in threat intelligence and proactive detection, implement immutable, air-gapped backups. There should be thorough supply chain audits and advanced multi-factor authentication. Targeted training should be rolled out to counter AI-enhanced phishing schemes.

ESET, a global cybersecurity solutions firm, highlighted that Malaysia is entering a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) powered social engineering.

Cyberthreats aren’t slowing down, and in this environment, by implementing cybersecurity programs, universities help their students resist emerging digital risks, get forward-thinking education, and the skills needed to succeed in all industries. 

Technologies like AI, machine learning, and tokenization are already transforming fraud prevention, and their impact is only set to grow. Beyond these, behavioral analytics, biometrics, and blockchain technology are emerging as complementary tools in the fight against fraud.

Sumsub, a global verification and anti-fraud firm, has announced two major initiatives to advance digital trust in Singapore.

Workforce enablement should not just be a soft skill requirement, but a part of security infrastructure. AI-ready employees lower the odds of a breach, shorten incident response times, strengthen compliance posture, and protect the brand in ways no tool or platform can match.

In this noisy, overcrowded landscape, even seasoned teams risk losing focus — or worse, overspending on overlapping technologies that add cost without strengthening defences. The real question isn’t what’s new, it’s what’s necessary. How can security leaders cut through the noise and make smarter, more strategic investments?