Cybercrime Bill 2026 to strengthen digital security, tabled for first reading today

Cybercrime Bill 2026 to strengthen digital security, tabled for first reading today

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Cybercrime Bill 2026, which seeks to repeal the Computer Crimes Act 1997 (Act 563), was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today (June 22). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that cybercrime threats today not only involve computer system intrusions and data theft, but also…

Cybercrime Losses Hit $21 Billion in 2025, Fueled by AI

Cybercrime Losses Hit $21 Billion in 2025, Fueled by AI

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Americans reported losing $20.9 billion to cybercrime in 2025—much of it to AI-enabled scams. The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report reveals that cybercrime losses in the U.S. surged to nearly $21 billion in 2025, setting a new record and marking a dramatic jump from the already staggering $16.6 billion reported for 2024….