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Malaysia just launched a national center to turn cutting-edge quantum technology from research labs into real-world solutions that protect data and strengthen industries. The Quantum Intelligence Centre bridges science and business, partnering across sectors to make the country quantum-ready.
Shopping for smart home cameras and baby monitors just got safer thanks to a new cybersecurity label launching in 2025. The FCC's Cyber Trust Mark will help Americans spot products that keep hackers out.
OpenAI's AI system found critical security flaws in PHP before attackers did, giving the world time to fix websites running on the popular programming language. The discovery launched a billion-dollar program to help defenders protect essential services.
A Florida State University computer scientist just won $100,000 to develop an AI tool that protects our personal information before hackers can exploit it. Her startup, Sage, spots hidden privacy threats lurking in everyday data like shopping receipts.
Millions of websites worldwide just got safer thanks to a security patch released Wednesday that fixes critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the free programming language powering government portals, online shops, and major sites like Wikipedia. AI tools helped spot the flaws before widespread damage occurred.
Researchers using AI discovered and fixed vulnerabilities in PHP that had been hiding for over a decade, protecting 70% of all websites. The rapid patch shows how AI can both find and help solve major security problems before attackers exploit them.
Malaysia is opening Southeast Asia's first quantum-safe cybersecurity center to protect data from tomorrow's ultra-powerful computers. The new Sarawak hub will prepare businesses and governments for quantum threats that could break today's encryption.
The UAE is rolling out advanced AI technology across government agencies to catch software vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them. The system uses over 100 specialized AI agents to scan code and protect critical public services.
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank just released a global blueprint to protect people from increasingly sophisticated online financial fraud. The "Bangkok Blueprint" brings together countries to share strategies and strengthen defenses against scams that threaten trust in digital banking.
Microsoft and Japanese police just dismantled a massive marketplace that sent over a billion phishing messages worldwide. The operation blocked over 20,000 fraudulent accounts and seized the platforms powering the scams.
Singapore and Google DeepMind created an AI that spots scams right on your Android phone without sending your private messages anywhere. The technology analyzes conversations in real time to warn users before they lose money or personal information.
An Australian startup fights fraud by deploying thousands of AI agents that pretend to be victims, keeping scammers on the phone long enough to expose their tactics. The company has already wasted 17 years of scammers' time while gathering intelligence that helps banks and telecom companies protect real people.