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April 23, 2026 23 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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The Straits Times Asia

Cyber & Technology

Cyber & Technology 1m ago

Hackers steal $3.2 million from Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry

This is the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in Sri Lanka.

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The Straits Times Asia

Southeast Asia · straitstimes.com

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The Straits Times Asia

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China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn

These include internet-connected devices such as home routers and smart devices.

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The Straits Times Asia

Southeast Asia · straitstimes.com

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The Straits Times Asia

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Lost in translation: Aussie school staircase’s Tagalog slip sparks online snickers

The staircase was meant to be a well-meaning diversity display, but it went a step too far.

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The Straits Times Asia

Southeast Asia · straitstimes.com

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The Straits Times Asia

Cyber & Technology

The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Hackers steal $3.2 million from Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry

This is the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in Sri Lanka.

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Southeast Asia

Center

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The Straits Times Asia

Cyber & Technology

The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn

These include internet-connected devices such as home routers and smart devices.

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Southeast Asia

Center

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The Straits Times Asia

Cyber & Technology

The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Lost in translation: Aussie school staircase’s Tagalog slip sparks online snickers

The staircase was meant to be a well-meaning diversity display, but it went a step too far.

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Southeast Asia

Center

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The Straits Times Asia

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Ex-Samsung engineer handed 6-year jail sentence in South Korea over China leak

Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies has come under renewed scrutiny after the ruling.

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The Straits Times Asia

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Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog

He said he was only able to retrieve around 10 per cent of his belongings in the three-hour window.

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The Straits Times Asia

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Toddler in Malaysia tests positive for drugs after accidentally consuming laced sweets

The child tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, a main psychoactive compound found in cannabis.

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