LEMON BLOG

As Malaysians anticipate the upcoming RM100 one-off cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiative, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued a firm warning to the public: do not fall for fake registration websites and scam messages. This timely alert comes as fraudulent links have begun making the rounds online, tricking people into providing personal details under the guise of claiming the aid.

In response to the alarming surge in online scams, the Malaysian government is exploring new regulations that could soon require all advertisers on social media platforms to verify their identities. The move, currently under review by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is part of a broader effort to enhance online safety through new legislation.

In an increasingly digital world, even a nation as tech-savvy as Singapore is not immune to cyber threats. On July 19, Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing revealed that select military units have been deployed to assist in combating an ongoing cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure. The revelation underscores the growing complexity of modern threats and the importance of a unified national response.

Microsoft has raised a red flag over a series of active cyberattacks exploiting a serious vulnerability in its on-premises SharePoint server software. In an urgent security advisory, the tech giant is urging all affected organisations to install critical security updates without delay to fend off potential breaches. 

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has expanded its investigation into the high-profile bribery scandal surrounding data centre construction projects. What initially began as a probe into one individual's alleged abuse of power has now widened to implicate additional players in the corporate world.