SORA SHIMAZAKI/PEXELS Article 19, the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), and Sinar Project are concerned about the threat posed by the Malaysian Cybercrimes Bill 2026 to the right to freedom of expression online, as well as to media, journalists and human rights defenders. Although Malaysia is a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime,...Read More
France passed legislation to restrict the use of social media for children under 15 years old, becoming the first major European country to do so in a move that may strain relations with U.S. technology companies and President Donald Trump. The votes in the National Assembly and the Senate pave the way for possible implementation...Read More
Published On : 2026-07-22 Executive Summary Key Leadership Takeaways – Indonesia Cyber Threat Landscape (5-11 July 2026) Threat Activity Remains Persistent: Indonesia experienced a steady level of cyber threat activity, with ransomware, credential theft, and cyber espionage campaigns continuing to target organizations despite the absence of any major publicly disclosed cyber incidents. Critical Sectors Remain...Read More
Compromised user credentials remain the leading cause of ransomware attacks, with cybercriminals increasingly exploiting stolen login information to infiltrate corporate networks. According to recent research conducted by cybersecurity firm Sophos, nearly 79% of ransomware incidents originate from compromised credentials. Attackers typically gain unauthorized access by using stolen employee usernames and passwords to enter enterprise systems...Read More
The algorithmic stablecoin Balance Coin (BLC) lost more than 99% of its value after a hacking attack. Balance Coin was trading at $0.001358 after plunging more than 99% from its previous price of $0.9954. Blockchain security firms PeckShield and TenArmor said investigations are under way into hacking and suspicious attacks targeting 42 DAO, GemJoin, and...Read More
As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication and scale, organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to protect their corporate networks using traditional security tools alone. Modern enterprises generate massive volumes of security alerts every day, making it nearly impossible for security teams to manually investigate every incident. This is where Security AI Agents are...Read More
The Northern Territory parliament has passed changes to child safety legislation, with the Country Liberal Party (CLP) describing its reform as “the most significant overhaul of the Territory’s child protection system in a generation”. The amendment, which has been the subject of criticism from Aboriginal leaders and human rights organisations, passed at 10:29pm on Tuesday....Read More
New laws will give victims of online hate a pathway to recourse. Photo: Victorian Government. Victoria is introducing new laws to fight big tech and AI companies, in what the state says is a nation-leading effort to protect children. The laws will help families by giving victims of online hate a way to find out...Read More
The proposed measures, expected to come into force later this year, aim to curb excessive screen time, strengthen age verification, and limit exposure to harmful content. Ministers argue the changes are necessary to protect young people’s mental health and wellbeing, amid growing concern over addiction, cyberbullying, and algorithm-driven content. However, the plans have sparked debate...Read More
On Tuesday, an Illinois man who orchestrated a phishing scheme to gain unauthorized access to hundreds of women’s Snapchat accounts and steal intimate images has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison. Illinois Hacker Sentenced for Massive Snapchat Phishing Scheme Kyle Svara, 27, was sentenced to 76 months in federal prison after...Read More
