Part 8/15:

Data Collection and Privacy Concerns

Apps like AirAsia's collect detailed personal data—names, emails, location, behavior within the app—all of which can be sold to data brokers or misused if breached. Location data, in particular, is highly valuable, enabling targeted advertising or even physical stalking.

Ransomware: The Disruptor of Critical Infrastructure

Overview of Ransomware Threats

Ransomware continues to evolve from simple encrypt-and-demand schemes to sophisticated operations involving double extortion—encrypting data and stealing it before deletion—and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) models, where cybercriminals supply ransomware tools to affiliates.