Tag: travel security
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Somalia Faces New E-Visa Security Flaw: Travelers’ Data at Risk
Overview of the Threat A new security flaw in Somalia’s electronic visa (e-visa) platform has exposed personal data of thousands of travelers, raising alarms about the privacy and safety of visitor information. The discovery comes on the heels of a widely publicized breach weeks earlier that affected tens of thousands of applicants. Together, these incidents…
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Somalia e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Personal Records
Overview: Somalia’s new e-Visa system and the breach As Somalia rolled out its mandatory e-Visa (also called eTAS) for travelers on September 1, 2025, authorities marketed the online portal as a streamlined gateway to entry. Within weeks, however, the system faced a serious security incident. The United States government confirmed that the breach exposed at…
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Somalia’s e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Records, US Warns
Overview: The Breach and Its Implications Authorities in Somalia confirmed that a significant data breach tied to the country’s newly introduced e-Visa system exposed at least 35,000 personal records. The admission has intensified scrutiny of the official online visa portal, which launched on September 1, 2025, as part of Somalia’s push to digitize entry procedures…
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Malaysia Begins Pre-Arrival Passenger Screening With APSS Kickoff
Malaysia Launches Pre-Arrival Passenger Screening With APSS In a move aimed at strengthening border security and screening efficiency, Malaysia will start the first phase of the Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) tomorrow. The initiative, announced by the Home Minister, marks a significant step in tightening pre-arrival checks for international travelers and aligning with global best…
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Australians face longer airport queues as Europe rolls out biometric border checks
What is changing for Australian travellers? From October 12, Australians heading to the Schengen Zone should prepare for a new border experience. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamps with biometric data collection at external borders. The system records passport details, travel documents, facial images and fingerprints, along with entry and exit…