CAPTCHAs have been part of the internet for years. Whether it is ticking a box, selecting traffic lights in a grid of images or listening to distorted audio, the purpose has always been the same: prove that a real person is interacting with a website instead of an automated bot. As bots and AI systems become better at solving older CAPTCHA challenges, companies are experimenting with new verification methods. Google is reportedly testing one such idea for reCAPTCHA: a webcam-based "hand gesture verification" challenge.

Cybersecurity is often seen as something handled only by IT teams, cybersecurity specialists or government agencies. But as Malaysia becomes more connected through digital services, online banking, cloud platforms, mobile apps and smart devices, keeping the country's digital environment safe cannot depend on technical experts alone.

WhatsApp is preparing one of its biggest privacy-related changes in years: usernames. The feature is expected to allow people to connect without revealing their personal phone numbers, but WhatsApp says it is also building multiple safeguards to prevent scammers, impersonators and unwanted contacts from exploiting the new system.

It was just another normal day, checking messages in my children's school WhatsApp group. Nothing unusual — just the usual updates, reminders, and occasional chatter between parents. Then suddenly, a new number appeared in the group. No introduction, no explanation. Just a random Malaysian number, +6011-6055 0465, joining via a group link.

Malaysia's fight against online investment scams is getting a stronger push, with the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission formally joining forces through a new memorandum of understanding. The move reflects a growing concern over how digital fraud has evolved, especially as scammers become more organised, more convincing, and more effective at reaching potential victims online.