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Meta is in settlement discussions with 29 US states over accusations it deliberately designed products to addict children and harvest their data. The case could result in penalties exceeding US$200 billion if the company loses.
The US Federal Trade Commission is pursuing legal action against Hims & Hers, accusing the telehealth platform of sharing users' health information with Meta and Snap without consent, alongside allegations of deceptive billing and difficult cancellation procedures.
South Korea's top security official has dismissed suggestions that an ongoing dispute with Coupang over a massive data breach is disrupting the bilateral relationship with Washington, insisting that trade, investment, and security discussions remain on track.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has tasked the MCMC with investigating the alleged leak of social media personality Khairul Aming's telephone billing information, raising fresh concerns about data protection.
A new study shows 98% of Malaysians frequently use digital services, positioning the country as digitally advanced. However, rising security concerns about fraud, data theft, and AI-driven cyberattacks reveal a growing vulnerability gap.