Singapore leads multinational operation to shutter scam centers tied to $225 million in thefts
In a coordinated sweep led by Singapore, authorities across Asia busted over 1,800 suspects tied to cross-border scam centers. The joint effort, involving countries like Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand, targeted scams ranging from fake investments to romance frauds linked to a staggering USD 225 million in losses. Nearly USD 20 million in assets were frozen. As online crime networks grow more coordinated, so should our digital defenses —from secure data handling to proactive monitoring and strong identity safeguards.
(Source: The Record) |
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Malaysia data centres battle higher power costs, unclear pricing
With tiered electricity pricing kicking in this July, data centers in Malaysia are bracing for a sharp rise in costs. Giants like Google and Microsoft could see annual bills jump by USD 20 million, raising concerns about Malaysia’s appeal as a tech hub. Operators are already looking to solar and other green options to manage costs. The shift highlights how infrastructure risks can impact digital operations underscoring the need for diversified hosting, airtight security, and resilient backup systems that can withstand both cyber and operational threats.
(Source: Yahoo!) |
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Microsoft June 2025 patch Tuesday fixes exploited zero-day, 66 flaws
In its June Patch Tuesday, Microsoft fixed 66 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day actively exploited by the Stealth Falcon group. The main flaw affected WebDAV, potentially allowing remote access. With ten critical fixes overall, including remote code execution and privilege escalation bugs, system admins are urged to update immediately, especially given the active exploitation in play.
(Source: Bleeping Computer) |
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184 million passwords leaked across Facebook, Google, more: What to know about this data breach
A newly uncovered database leak has exposed over 184 million plain-text usernames and passwords from platforms like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, as well as logins tied to banking, healthcare, and government services. While the source appears to be infostealer malware, the credentials were left exposed online, ripe for misuse. Incidents like this underline why password hygiene, two-factor authentication, and encrypted data storage aren’t optional as they’re non-negotiable in preventing breaches and ensuring your digital identity remains protected.
(Source: ZDNet) |
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