KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11, 2026 — National security threats are no longer defined mainly by military force or physical intrusion, as digital manipulation, online propaganda and AI-driven misinformation increasingly test the resilience of state institutions and social cohesion, former Defence Minister Tan Sri Dr Syed Hamid Albar warned today. Speaking at a programme on “National …

Josh Bernstein is a political analyst and commentator who has examined claims surrounding Russian cyber attacks on the United States, focusing on election interference, information warfare, hacking operations, and digital influence campaigns. Bernstein explores how cyber tactics—ranging from data breaches and disinformation to social media manipulation—have been used as tools of modern geopolitical conflict. His work discusses the national security implications of cyber warfare, the vulnerabilities of democratic institutions, and the challenges governments face in responding to foreign digital threats in an increasingly connected world.

Bill 162-38 was advanced to third reading after lawmakers approved committee amendments that expand locations covered, raise maximum fines (up to $25,000), allow civil remedies for interrupted businesses, and explicitly cover digital means including social media and synthetic media.

Swiss Federal Council reviews AI's impact on cybersecurity, from phishing risks to threat detection benefits, updating NCS for transparency.

Iraq has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in digital risks facing children, warning that the rapid spread of smartphones and internet access among young age groups is outpacing the country’s protection mechanisms.

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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: ClickFix often starts with an email sent from a hotel that the target has a pending registration with and references the correct registration information....

The DanaBot banking malware has resurfaced with version 669, featuring a rebuilt C2 infrastructure and a focus on cryptocurrency theft, posing new cybersecurity risks.

Deepfakes have become a favored tool for all kinds of cyberattacks, from blackmail to political disinformation to massive bank fraud.

Deepfakes have become a favored tool for all kinds of cyberattacks, from blackmail to political disinformation to massive bank fraud.

Deepfakes have become a favored tool for all kinds of cyberattacks, from blackmail to political disinformation to massive bank fraud.

Deepfakes have become a favored tool for all kinds of cyberattacks, from blackmail to political disinformation to massive bank fraud.

Deepfakes have become a favored tool for all kinds of cyberattacks, from blackmail to political disinformation to massive bank fraud.

How hackers sharpen their edge with evolving tactics

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The cybersecurity arms race has escalated in 2025, with AI-driven threats, quantum computing dangers, and sophisticated ransomware s

The world is facing a “moral crisis” marked by rising authoritarianism, deepening inequality and a dangerous indifference to human suffering, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns in a powerful address on human rights.