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A Growing Threat That Shows No Signs of Slowing - Online scams in Malaysia have been on the rise, and the numbers are staggering. Since 2022, authorities have managed to block more than 2.1 billion suspicious calls and unsolicited SMS messages—a figure that really drives home just how relentless scammers can be.
A new name is joining Malaysia's growing digital banking space—KAF Digital Bank Bhd, and it's making its big debut on 8 August 2025. Backed by a unique mix of investment banking and tech-driven innovation, KAF Digital Bank is officially set to begin operations with the blessing of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Security researchers have uncovered multiple severe vulnerabilities affecting SonicWall's SMA100 series appliances, sending a wave of concern through IT and cybersecurity teams worldwide. These flaws—ranging from buffer overflows to cross-site scripting (XSS)—can be exploited even before a user logs in, making them particularly dangerous.
Over the weekend, chatter in a hacker forum sparked concern across Malaysia's cybersecurity landscape. A user reportedly claimed to have breached over a dozen Malaysian government websites—offering live system access and sensitive data for sale. The asking price? A hefty USD 20,000 (roughly RM85,500), with Monero cryptocurrency as the preferred method of payment. Naturally, this raised more than a few eyebrows, and authorities were quick to respond.
In April 2025, I decided to give my Surface Pro 8 a serious GPU boost by picking up the ONEXGPU 7600M XT, a compact external GPU solution that promised desktop-class gaming power in a sleek, minimalist enclosure. With USB4 becoming more common in ultraportables, I figured—why not?
