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The Philippines faces an unprecedented reckoning over school shootings and violent extremism, as psychologists and lawmakers trace roots to normalised violence, digital immersion among youth, and exploitation by online extremist networks.
Sophisticated scammers are using counterfeit IRS correspondence with QR codes to lure cryptocurrency holders into fake compliance portals, stealing digital assets and identities. The FBI reports crypto scams cost Americans over US$11 billion in 2025.
Pavel Durov, billionaire founder of messaging app Telegram, faces escalating legal pressure from Russia's FSB, which has accused him of aiding terrorist activities and added him to international wanted lists. The charges reflect broader Kremlin efforts to control digital communications.
Jumio, an AI-powered identity intelligence provider, has posted strong Q2 2026 results underpinned by platform innovations, leadership changes, and widening customer adoption across multiple markets.
Malaysia's communications regulator removed 12,353 deepfake posts in the first six months of 2024, representing a 94 per cent success rate in content takedowns. The crackdown reflects growing efforts to combat AI-manipulated content under new platform accountability measures.
Malaysia's communications regulator has successfully removed 1,550 pieces of harmful content involving children since 2022, with new legislation and digital safety initiatives strengthening protections against online abuse.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will investigate the alleged unauthorised disclosure of influencer Khairul Aming's phone bill, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced.
Nearly all Malaysians actively use digital services, yet most harbour concerns about online fraud and personal data theft, revealing a fundamental tension between convenience and security.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026, already surpassing the entire 2025 tally of 6,140 cases. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid cited the escalating threat as justification for tabling the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 in parliament.