Category: SCMP

In Philippines, fears of ‘cyber cold war’ amid surge in online threats
07
Apr
2025

In Philippines, fears of ‘cyber cold war’ amid surge in online threats

A surge in online threats against the Philippines has amplified fears of a “cyber cold war” among security analysts, following…

Dylan Tan developed Scammers on Hold AI, or Sohai, to give Malaysians a tool to push back against scammers. Photo: Dylan Tan
07
Apr
2025

In battle against scams, Malaysians are now armed with a chatbot to waste fraudsters’ time

Artificial intelligence has entered the fray in the battle against scammers in Malaysia, with the launch of a free chatbot…

Hong Kong’s investment promotion arm probes ransomware attack
07
Apr
2025

Hong Kong’s investment promotion arm probes ransomware attack

The Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm has said it is checking whether any personal information was compromised following a…

Thailand failed to collect biometric data from 17 million arrivals due to ‘limited’ storage
07
Apr
2025

Thailand failed to collect biometric data from 17 million arrivals due to ‘limited’ storage

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has come under fire for allowing about 17 million foreign arrivals to enter last year without storing…

Editorial | Harden the line on cybersecurity attacks in Hong Kong
07
Apr
2025

Editorial | Harden the line on cybersecurity attacks in Hong Kong

InvestHK has a critical strategic mission to draw and retain the foreign direct investment Hong Kong needs for economic development….

The FBI says the target domain names and US Treasury Department intrusion have been tied to Yin KeCheng, a Chinese national. Photo: US Federal Bureau of Investigation
07
Apr
2025

US says China operating ‘hacker for hire’ network available for cyberattacks worldwide

Beijing was orchestrating a “hacker for hire” ecosystem – involving contract hackers, Chinese tech company employees and government officials –…

Philippines ramps up efforts to uncover alleged Chinese espionage, but can its laws catch up?
07
Apr
2025

Philippines ramps up efforts to uncover alleged Chinese espionage, but can its laws catch up?

In under three months, the Philippines has ramped up its counter-intelligence efforts, leading to a raft of arrests and investigations…

Hong Kong privacy watchdog opens compliance check against Deliveroo
07
Apr
2025

Hong Kong privacy watchdog opens compliance check against Deliveroo

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has started a compliance check against Deliveroo after the food delivery platform said it would shut…

Hong Kong fights back against rising scams with ‘despicable banana’
07
Apr
2025

Hong Kong fights back against rising scams with ‘despicable banana’

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has teamed up with banks to launch a new public awareness campaign to combat…

Chinese official caught in honey trap set by foreign spy agency: security ministry
07
Apr
2025

Chinese official caught in honey trap set by foreign spy agency: security ministry

A Chinese official has been arrested after succumbing to a “honey trap” overseas and supplying classified information to a foreign…

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr speaks at a WWII commemorative event in Manila last month. Photo: EPA-EFE
07
Apr
2025

‘Lip service’: Philippines’ cyber defences lag amid Chinese attack claims

In a world where wars are no longer fought on battlefields alone, the Philippines is confronting an invisible but no…

Hong Kong police arrest 6 linked to phone scam gang operating for months
07
Apr
2025

Hong Kong police arrest 6 linked to phone scam gang operating for months

Hong Kong police have smashed a fraud syndicate and arrested six suspects who allegedly cheated at least 12 victims out…