LEMON BLOG

Open source has always been the lifeblood of modern technology, but 2025 really highlighted just how deeply the world relies on it — and how complicated that relationship has become. This year's biggest developments centered around four major themes: the explosive growth of AI in open ecosystems, heated debates over licensing, ongoing financial struggles for maintainers, and a worrying rise in supply chain attacks.

By now, it's no secret that scam ads are everywhere on Meta's platforms. Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and even WhatsApp have all become fertile ground for fake investments, impersonation schemes, and shady "too good to be true" offers. What's more uncomfortable is just how profitable these scams appear to be.

A newly released security advisory from AKATI Sekurity is raising concerns over a high-risk vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that could allow attackers to run malicious code on a victim's system. The issue, disclosed in December 2025, affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office and Outlook across both Windows and macOS environments.

Scams powered by artificial intelligence are no longer a distant concern, and Malaysian police are now warning the public about a worrying new method known as the "silent call" voice exploitation scam. The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) issued the alert after a Kuala Lumpur police officer explained the tactic in a video that quickly spread on TikTok.

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a new version of its national identity card, but despite the buzz, there's no need for citizens to panic or rush to replace their current MyKad. The government has confirmed that the transition will be carried out in stages, giving both agencies and the public time to adapt.