Video Niceties: Kaspersky Safe Kids Now Protects Children From Risky Content On Youtube
17 July 2020 – Nowadays children are one of YouTube’s core audiences with many of the most popular videos on the website aimed at young viewers. However, outside of kid-friendly videos, there are many adult themes that may have a tangible impact on kids’ behavior. In fact, according to the Kaspersky Family Report, 14% of parents said their children had been exposed to content encouraging them to carry out violent or...
Check Point Research and Zoom Collaborate to Fix ‘Vanity URL’ Issue
17 July 2020 – Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. recently helped to mitigate risk associated with a potential security issue in Zoom’s customisable ‘Vanity URLs’ feature that could have allowed hackers to send legitimate-looking Zoom business meeting invitations that appear as associated with a particular Zoom user with the aim of inserting malware and surreptitiously...
June 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: Notorious Phorpiex Botnet Rises Again, Doubling Its Global Impact On Organisations
13 July 2020 – Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for June 2020. Researchers found that in the past month the Phorpiex botnet has been delivering the Avaddon ransomware, a new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) variant that emerged in early June, via malspam campaigns,...
Kids In Malaysia Embrace Online Learning During The MCO Period, Says Kaspersky
13 July 2020 – Following the introduction of restrictions around the world due to the COVID-19 threat, people’s usual online behavior has changed, not only among adults, but also among children. According to the latest data from Kaspersky, kids in Malaysia have paid less attention to computer games in recent months, especially when compared to the period before the pandemic began. Statistics from the global cybersecurity company...
SC Warns The Public Against Crypto ATMs
12 July 2020 – The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has issue an alert to the public against the usage of Crypto Automatic Teller Machines or Crypto ATMs as SC has not authorised any entity to operate it in the country. Crypto ATM is a machine that allows individuals to buy and/or sell digital assets via cash, debit/credit cards or e-wallets. These machines are installed in various locations in Malaysia, facilitating the...
How to Protect Yourself Against Cyber Crime
12 July 2020 – Allowing to conduct banking transactions online brings convenience to us but at the same it also creates opportunities of cyber-criminals. It can be prevented as long as you always stay alert when using the internet for any purposes including banking online. Here are some tips to help you to stay away from cyber crimes: Stay clear of cyber fraud Log in securely in the right website Don’t ignore your...
Signs, Tips, And More: The ABC’s Of Protecting Smbs In SEA Against Malicious Mining
11 July 2020 – Across Southeast Asia, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen businesses and governments attempt to mitigate the financial impact of this unprecedented public health crisis. Southeast Asian economies are taking a huge hit in the global economic crisis, with 64% of respondents from a recent regional survey conducted by Ernest & Young expecting a slower recovery extending into 2021. While countries continue to...
American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa to Power Global Expansion of Simple, Consistent Digital Checkout Experience
9 July 2020 – E-commerce has reached new heights around the world, as more consumers are going online to make secure, touch-free purchases across various merchants and platforms. Now, it’s more important than ever that the online checkout experience is seamless and consistent across all types of digital channels and cards. Today, American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa announced they are each beginning technical...
Mastercard Expands Simple And Secure Digital Checkout Experience In Asia Pacific As Consumers Flock To Online Shopping
9 July 2020 – As Asia Pacific shifts rapidly to digital commerce, Mastercard is bringing the next generation of seamless payments to the region with an online checkout solution that eliminates passwords, protects data with smart security and makes transactions a breeze with just a few clicks. Accelerated by COVID-19, digital by default is becoming the norm and shoppers now expect maximum convenience as they seek on-demand goods and...
Instapay Technologies Revolutionises Financial Inclusion for Foreign Migrant Workers
9 July 2020 – Instapay Technologies Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian Fintech initiative set to revolutionise financial services for foreign migrant workers, has joined hands with Mastercard and offers e-wallet accounts with linked Mastercard card and remittance services. Instapay caters to the underbanked community of foreign migrant workers, filling the financial services gap for many workers in Malaysia. “We’re focused on bridging the gap in...
