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Albiriox: The New Android Malware Threatening Crypto and Banking Apps Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new Android malware strain dubbed Albiriox. Identified by the Cleafy Threat Intelligence team, this malware is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) specifically engineered to steal credentials and funds from global banking and cryptocurrency applications.
Researchers Turn Gaming Mouse Into Eavesdropping Devices, High-End Sensors Can Act Like Microphones Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a startling new cybersecurity risk: high-end gaming mice could be secretly used as microphones to spy on users. In a paper titled Invisible Ears at Your Fingertips: Acoustic
Emirates Tightens Rules on Power Banks to Enhance Onboard Safety Emirates has announced new, stricter regulations regarding the use of power banks on its flights, effective from 1 October 2025. The airline’s updated policy prohibits the use of power banks in the aircraft cabin and introduces specific handling and storage
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Now Includes YouTube In a significant policy shift, Australia today announced that YouTube will be included in its groundbreaking nationwide ban on social media for teenagers under 16. This decision, which overturns an earlier exemption for the Alphabet-owned video platform, is slated to come into
UK Rolls Out Controversial Age Verification for Online Adult Content The United Kingdom has officially commenced enforcement of its Online Safety Act, ushering in a new era of stringent age verification for adult content accessible online. As of Friday, individuals attempting to access pornographic material in the UK are now
Malaysian Government Eyes Mandatory “AI-Generated” Labels for Online Content The Malaysian government is advancing discussions to mandate the labelling of AI-generated content under the upcoming Online Safety Act 2024. This move is seen as a critical step to combat the rising tide of AI misuse, including scams, defamation, and identity
China Bans Uncertified and Recalled Power Banks from Flights China’s aviation regulator has enacted stringent new rules prohibiting passengers from carrying power banks without clear Chinese safety certification markings, or those that have been recalled by manufacturers due to safety concerns, on all flights departing from China. The ban, which
HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS Faces US Opposition Amid Global Expansion Plans A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is reportedly pressing the United States and its allies to impede the global expansion of HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS operating system. Citing national security concerns, the legislators believe that the Chinese government could potentially exploit the operating
Are We Sacrificing Security for Smart Features? The Smart Home Dilemma. The Siren Song of Smart Living In our relentless pursuit of convenience and seamless living, the smart home has emerged as a compelling vision. Imagine, for instance, being able to check who’s at your door while you’re sitting in
UPDATE: JPN has clarified through a post on their official Facebook page that there has been no evidence of a breach involving the MyKad information of 17 million Malaysians. The statement reads (translated): JPN investigation finds no data leak or suspicious transactions taking place in the system in JPN. In