A Digital Fraud Wave Shakes Southeast Asia A massive wave of digital fraud has rocked Southeast Asia. The United Kingdom and the United States have imposed sanctions on a cross-border scam network accused of enslaving thousands of people to operate…
AI Can Now Detect Manipulated Videos and Voices in Online Transactions: The Future of Digital Security
As digital online transactions become a daily habit, a new threat is emerging: videos and voices that look and sound real but are actually AI-generated fakes. Recent research shows that AI systems can now identify these subtle manipulations with remarkable…
PhotoYu App Under Scrutiny: Popular Photo Editor Accused of Collecting Excessive Personal Data
The popular photo-editing application PhotoYu has come under public scrutiny after concerns surfaced over its data collection practices. The app reportedly requests extensive permissions — including access to the camera, location, and device information — raising eyebrows among users and…
Illegal MLM Schemes Promise Millions: How Digital Technology Can Separate the Legal from the Fraudulent
Promises of hundreds of millions of rupiah in earnings without any real products are once again making headlines in the multi-level marketing (MLM) world. Such illegal MLM cases not only harm members financially but also tarnish the reputation of legitimate…
Beware of Fake Tax Certificates (SKP) in .apk Format: A New Scam Targeting Your Data
Digital fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Recently, fake Tax Certificates (Surat Ketetapan Pajak or SKP) have been circulated in the form of .apk files. While they appear official at first glance, these files are actually malicious applications containing malware that…
Beware! Losing Tens of Millions as Scammers Exploit Paylater
Scams no longer come only in the form of suspicious links or fake SMS messages. Today, fraudsters are taking a more subtle route: impersonating Shopee’s official representatives, instilling panic in users, and exploiting the Paylater SPinjam feature to trap unsuspecting…
Fake Electronic ID Card Services Still Thrive: How Is This Possible?
The Rise of Fake Electronic ID Card in the Digital Era and the Need for Layered Verification to Combat Fraudulent Identities In today’s digital era, the electronic ID card (e-KTP) was supposed to be a stronghold in the identity verification…
Beware of Fake Job: Know the Signs Before You Become the Next Victim
Fake job schemes are on the rise again in 2025. From WhatsApp to email, scammers lure victims with offers of high-paying jobs. Here are the red flags and how to keep your digital identity safe. Online scams are becoming more…
Fake QR Codes on the Rise: Beware of New Phishing Scams Hidden in QR Scans
A surge in QR code-based phishing is threatening businesses and consumers alike. How does this scam work, and what solutions can help prevent massive losses? Scanning QR Codes Could Be a Security Risk? Watch Out for QR Code Phishing QR…
eSIM & SIM Swap Fraud Surges: A New Threat in the Digital Banking Era
SIM swap and eSIM hijacking cases in Asia double in 2025, threatening the security of digital banking and personal identity. Biometric authentication and real-time device monitoring are now a must. Beware of eSIM & SIM Swap Fraud — A Rising…