Cases & News About The Phishing
Welcome to the Real Phishing Cases page. We present an in-depth look at actual cyber events that have occurred in Malaysia. Our goal is to provide you with a complete grasp of the most critical security concerns that companies and individuals face today. Examining these real-world events will provide you with significant insights into the nature of cyber threats, attacker strategies, and the devastating impact these occurrences have on various sectors.
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Voice phishing happened even though did not supply anything
A businessman called Lee received a phishing call from a bogus international delivery company requesting a one-time bank password in order to acquire a package. Mr. Lee was suspicious and did not supply the one-time password, resulting in an unauthorized withdrawal of RM1 million from his Maybank account.
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Scam involving insurance over the phone
A 70-year-old retiree fell prey to a telephone phishing scam in which the scammers impersonated police and insurance officers, stating she had submitted an insurance claim and was being investigated for money laundering. The crooks were successful in robbing the victim of RM3.9 million by telephone intimidation and orders to open a new account and transfer the funds.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) deep fake calls
A sophisticated AI has deeply faked Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza's appearance and voice in order to trick followers into believing she was on a video conversation with a celebrity and luring them into spending money on phony prizes. Singer Siti rushed to Instagram to warn her fans not to fall for the ruse, claiming that she was not arranging any contests or cash rewards.
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Deepfake video call phishing scam
34 cases of police e-scams with losses of nearly RM1 million. In the article, scammers pose as courier company employees to make video calls to victims and then impersonate police officers against the backdrop of a fake police station. Victims mistakenly believe they are communicating with the police and feel reassured, leading them to provide information and transfer money
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Illegal use of people's voices and images in digital media
A colleague of Ms. Farah Zubir, a banker, told her that her likeness had been heavily manipulated for use as an adult pornographic film heroine. In addition, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Malaysia's former Director General of Health, said that fraudsters utilized his attractive looks and voice to promote the sale of diabetic medication.