Cybersecurity
When machines hold the keys: Why AI is reshaping fraud and cyber defense
Access control, behavioral monitoring and auditability should not be viewed as constraints; but as the foundations for safe, scalable adoption. If organizations fail to control what AI can access, they will fail to control what it can do - and no amount of reactive incident response can compensate.
LGMS completes acquisition of 27 percent stake in advanced cyber defense technology company Antarex
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.
Steering Indonesia’s aviation sector safely through cyber turbulence
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.
With 39% of organizations still paying, Here’s how Asia can break the ransomware cycle
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…
The evolving menace: Ransomware in 2025 and what to expect in 2026
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 warns Malaysia is entering a new phase of AI powered social engineering
ESET, a global cybersecurity solutions firm, highlighted that Malaysia is entering a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) powered social engineering.
Cybersecurity foundations: A strategic addition to university curricula
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.
Visa’s Axel Boye-Moller on AI, tokenization, and the next phase of fraud prevention in Asia Pacific [Q&A]
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 unveils dual initiatives to advance digital trust in Singapore
Sumsub, a global verification and anti-fraud firm, has announced two major initiatives to advance digital trust in Singapore.
Employees don’t need awareness against AI threats, they require enablement
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.
