“Imagine this: you’re driving along, minding your own business, and suddenly you see a bunch of social media posts shouting about gas stations running dry. Panic starts to set in. Is there really a fuel shortage? Am I going to be stranded? This is precisely the kind of anxiety that the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) is trying to squash. They’re basically telling the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to crack down hard on any gas station owners who are spreading rumors or not playing by the rules. It’s like a parent telling their kids, “If…

In an increasingly interconnected world, where information spreads at the speed of light, it’s easy to assume that elections are simply about casting votes. However, a groundbreaking report by UK-based Refute, a company at the forefront of understanding digital threats, reveals something far more insidious: election interference has transformed into a sophisticated, multi-layered operation. This isn’t just about a few last-minute tricks; it’s a meticulously planned “instrument of interference” woven throughout the entire election cycle, often kicking off months before anyone even steps into a voting booth. Vlad Galu, Refute’s Chief Technology Officer, who will be sharing these insights at…