June 13, 2025
Tech News
Motorola has begun rolling out a firmware update (Moto Tag app v01.00.073.10 and firmware 2.0.93) to enable ultra-wideband (UWB) support on its Moto Tag tracker. This makes it the first UWB enabled device on Google’s Find Hub network, allowing more precise distance measurement and directional guidance to lost items.
AI driven startup Conveyor, founded by Chas Ballew, now offers agents that automate vendor security reviews and RFP responses. Its tools “Sue” and “Phil” can accurately answer over 90% of security questions, with reported accuracy between 95 to 97 percent, significantly accelerating B2B sales cycles. The company recently closed a 20 million dollar Series B funding round.
Delivery firm Ninja Van Malaysia recorded a record breaking 3,500+ parcel scam reports in Q1 2025, primarily via cash on delivery and phishing SMS or WhatsApp schemes. Victims, often older adults, suffer losses typically in the low hundreds of ringgit.
Under Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 (Act 854), gazetted on June 26, 2024, operators of National Critical Information Infrastructure must report cybersecurity incidents such as hacking and ransomware to the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) within prescribed timelines, and comply with auditing and licensing requirements.
Online fraud continues to surge, with Malaysia reporting 12,110 cases and RM 573.7 million in reported losses in Q1 2025. These phishing and scam activities, often via messaging apps, are affecting people across all demographics, reinforcing that anyone with a smartphone can be targeted.
Tech Explained
Ultra-wideband (UWB) – UWB is a radio technology that can transmit data over a wide frequency range. In the context of the Moto Tag tracker, UWB provides precise location tracking by calculating distance and direction, facilitating lost item recovery with high accuracy compared to traditional Bluetooth tracking.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and solving problems. Conveyor employs AI to automate vendor security reviews, drastically reducing the manual effort involved for software companies.
Request for Proposal (RFP) – An RFP is a document soliciting proposals from potential suppliers to complete a project or provide services. Conveyor’s expansion into automating RFP processes showcases how AI can simplify and speed up these traditionally lengthy procedures.
Phishing – Phishing is a fraudulent practice where scammers impersonate legitimate entities to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information. The increase in parcel scams reflects a rise in phishing tactics, often misleading victims through fake delivery notices and websites.
Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks. The introduction of the Cyber Security Act 2024 demonstrates a growing recognition of the need for robust cybersecurity measures within organizations to counter the threat of scams and data breaches.
