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There are moments in your career that completely catch you off guard. Moments that force you to pause, check your bearings, and realize just how far the work has taken you. When my phone rang with an invitation to conduct a specialized training session for the judges of the Federal Court and the Court of […]

Technology can build the strongest digital fortress in the world, but if the people inside the walls aren’t trained to spot a threat, the gates will still fly wide open. I was recently honored to be invited by Raja Teh Maimunah, the CEO of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, to speak at their internal town hall

The security landscape is shifting faster than ever. As organizational threats become more complex, shifting our focus from standard reactive measures to proactive prevention isn’t just an advantage—it is an absolute necessity. I recently had the absolute privilege of speaking at the OSAC–ASIS Malaysia Security Conference 2026, where I connected with a massive network of

If you had told me a few years ago that my videos would be recognized on an international stage, I probably wouldn’t have believed you Recently, my scam prevention content was recognized at The Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIAs) 2026. While I didn’t take home the top prize, I am incredibly honored to be

Should You Study Criminology? The Truth Behind the “Criminal Minds” Illusion By Dr. Shamir Rajadurai, PhD When people hear the word criminology, they often picture something straight out of television—dark interrogation rooms, psychological masterminds, and elite profilers who can “read” a criminal within minutes. It’s an understandable misconception. Popular media has done a powerful job

By Dr. Shamir Rajadurai | Fraud Prevention Strategist People often use the terms psychopath and sociopath interchangeably. In everyday conversation, they’ve become shorthand for “dangerous” or “manipulative.” But after years of sitting across from individuals who fall into both categories, one thing becomes very clear: They are not the same. And misunderstanding that difference can

Most people assume that fraud is driven purely by financial gain. It’s a logical conclusion—after all, money is often at the center of these crimes. But after years of studying fraudsters and engaging them in direct conversations, a different picture emerges—one that challenges conventional thinking. Yes, money plays a role. But more often than not,

Bank Frauds Are No Longer Just a Customer Problem – They’re a Frontline Risk Issue Bank fraud has evolved beyond simple cyber attacks. Every week, new patterns emerge: social engineering, insider manipulation, mule accounts, AI-assisted scams, and sophisticated emotional coercion tactics. As crime prevention specialist Dr Shamir Rajadurai emphasizes, most fraud losses don’t happen because

Recent reports reveal a shocking reality: 500,000 new malware variants are being generated every single day in 2025. As crime prevention specialist Dr Shamir Rajadurai, founder of Prevent Crime Now (PCN), warns – this isn’t just a cybersecurity crisis. It’s the industrialization of fraud, and Malaysian businesses are prime targets. The Shocking Truth: Most Malware

Can AI Really Predict Crime? The Physical Crime Perspective AI is often sold as the ultimate crime-fighting weapon – a crystal ball that can “predict crime before it happens.” But as crime prevention specialist and criminologist Dr Shamir Rajadurai points out, we need to ask a more fundamental question: Can crime actually be predicted, or only the patterns