The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications on May 23 issued a statement expressing concerns about cyberattacks in the Kingdom, calling for greater vigilance to thwart the rise of hacking attacks aimed at the private sector….
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Cambodians report scams in online shopping experiences
In Cambodia, online shopping – typically on smartphones and tablets – is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience. However, this presents significant issues for less technologically savvy buyers, who may be more vulnerable to scams, especially…
650 civil servants get digital tech training
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications’ Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology has announced that it provided digital skills training for 650 civil servants between November and March, offering certificates upon completion that it says will…
Nget Moses: The Cambodian Digital Rights Guru
Moses’ journey to becoming a digital security advocate started while he was working in the civil society and human rights-related fields. His professional experience and personal interest lead him to become a digital security specialist…
Cambodia’s ‘Stop Covid’ QR Code wins international award
The Kingdom’s “Stop Covid” QR Code – a location and contact-tracing app designed to prevent the coronavirus spreading – has won the Global South Covid-19 Digital Innovation Challenge award from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU),…
Cambodia’s Internet Gateway Ushers in Silence, Media Say
WASHINGTON — Radio reporter Khut Sokun says he is doing less reporting this year. The reason: fear of Cambodia’s national internet gateway, which he and others say allows the government to monitor all online activity….
China denies Mekong hacking
As the US and its allies joined hands last week to expose what they allege to be China’s Ministry of State Security’s malicious cyber activities around the world, the attention also turned to Cambodia with…
US Indictment Alleges Chinese Hack of Cambodian Ministry
PHNOM PENH — A U.S. Justice Department indictment accusing four Chinese nationals of cyber espionage reveals how hackers allegedly stole data on Mekong River discussions with China from a Cambodian ministry in 2018. The Justice…
The Anakut podcast: Cambodia’s controversial internet gateway
You might have to think twice about your answer after listening to this latest episode, in which Thina and I venture beyond the digital horizon to a world of state surveillance and cybersecurity. Our subject…
Digital surveillance increasingly used to oppress civil society, rights groups say
As authorities jail multiple activists for their online speech, rights groups and civil society members are decrying the government’s digital surveillance and criminalization of speech. About two weeks ago, officials arrested three members of the…