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Computer crimes

US ‘strike force’ to combat scam centres in South-east Asia

This handout photo shows some of the suspects rounded up during a raid on an online scam operation in Phnom Penh in October.
This handout photo shows some of the suspects rounded up during a raid on an online scam operation in Phnom Penh in October.

Satellite images show Myanmar scam hub largely standing despite crackdown

This satellite image shows KK Park, one of the highest-profile scam centres in war-torn Myanmar.
This satellite image shows KK Park, one of the highest-profile scam centres in war-torn Myanmar.

Jail for hackers tasked to probe ‘sites of interest’; laptops had info linked to foreign governments

Electronic devices and cash seized from simultaneous raids at multiple locations on Sept 9 which led to the arrests of the six men.
Electronic devices and cash seized from simultaneous raids at multiple locations on Sept 9 which led to the arrests of the six men.

Non-consensual sexual content, promotion of risky actions among severe online harms in Singapore

Funded by MDDI, the study examined how Singaporeans perceive the severity of a wide range of harms, and what they make of existing laws, platform policies and public education efforts.
Funded by MDDI, the study examined how Singaporeans perceive the severity of a wide range of harms, and what they make of existing laws, platform policies and public education efforts.

New feature rolled out to keep Google users worldwide safe from ransomware attacks

Users will receive a notification that ransomware has been detected in their Google Drive.
Users will receive a notification that ransomware has been detected in their Google Drive.

Was it illegal? HK university’s AI deepfake porn scandal ignites debate

The case involving HKU quickly gained public attention over the past week.
The case involving HKU quickly gained public attention over the past week.

Thailand drops royal insult prosecution against American academic

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida review the guard of honour during a trooping of the colours ceremony to mark the 72nd birthday of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida review the guard of honour during a trooping of the colours ceremony to mark the 72nd birthday of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Police and CSA warn against phishing scams targeting cryptocurrency users

The police and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore advise people to store their cryptocurrencies offline.
The police and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore advise people to store their cryptocurrencies offline.

3 men charged over alleged links to unlawful use of ICA change of address e-service

ICA had to temporarily suspended the change of address function on its website to implement additional security measures to prevent further abuse.
ICA had to temporarily suspended the change of address function on its website to implement additional security measures to prevent further abuse.

Jail for man in syndicate selling bank accounts that could be used to launder money

Between July and October 2023, Goh Soon Lee handled 34 ATM cards, with an average of 10 cards processed per month.
Between July and October 2023, Goh Soon Lee handled 34 ATM cards, with an average of 10 cards processed per month.

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