KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraud in Southeast Asia has passed a tipping point, evolving from isolated scams to highly commercial operations run by organized syndicates operating with the scale and efficiency of modern, legitimate businesses. This warning was delivered by Niki Luhur, Founder and CEO of VIDA Group, at CISO Malaysia 2026, an event that brings together Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in Malaysia.
In his presentation, "From Fraudster to Syndicate: The Rise of Commercial Fraud in Southeast Asia," Niki detailed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the digital crime economy, automating and scaling fraud into a structured, industrialized threat. "Fraud today is no longer about individuals seeking quick profits; it has become a business," said Niki Luhur. "When crime operates like an industry, security cannot rely on assumptions built for a different era."
This message resonates with CISOs, as AI-powered threats like deepfake attacks and synthetic identity fraud erode traditional security models. And in line with Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to phase out SMS OTPs by June 2026, which underscores the inadequacy of legacy authentication and requires a fundamental redesign of defense strategies for banking leaders.
Niki emphasized layered and coordinated identity defense. Effective fraud prevention requires unifying identity verification, device integrity checks, liveness detection, and PKI authentication into a cohesive system that can withstand large-scale AI-based attacks. Device trust is now a critical frontline control. For more information, visit www.vida.id
About VIDA
VIDA is a leading company in Indonesia in the field of digital identity and fraud prevention, licensed Certification Authority (CA) registered under the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. Founded in 2018, VIDA provides digital identity services that integrate electronic certificates, digital signatures, identity verification, and transaction authentication, all adhering to world-class security standards, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and biometric verification. VIDA verifies more than 2.5 million identities every day. For more information, visit www.vida.id
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Fraud Syndicates Now Operate Like Businesses: VIDA Urges Malaysian CISOs to Rethink AI-Era Defense
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BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiTHIUM showcased its full-scenario energy storage solutions at ESIE 2026, held in Beijing from April 1-3. The company highlighted its ∞Cell 1175Ah long-duration energy storage (LDES) battery and BESS, along with its AIDC full-duration energy storage solution. At the event, HiTHIUM released the full results of a large-scale fire test for its ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h BESS and received certification from UL Solutions. This marks the world's first open-door fire test of the LDES system equipped with kAh-level battery cells, setting a new benchmark for system-level safety validation.
Advancing Industry-Wide Understanding of Energy Storage Safety
During the exhibition, HiTHIUM hosted a certification ceremony for the world's first large-scale fire test of a BESS equipped with kAh-level battery cells. Jiawu Chen, the Fire Test Project Lead and Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer at HiTHIUM, presented the test design and execution. A full-length video showcased the entire process, key technical milestones, and final results.
Through this technical sharing, HiTHIUM translated an extreme safety validation into practical and replicable industry insights, reinforcing the shift from "design-level safety" to verifiable system safety in long-duration energy storage.
UL Solutions Grants the Certification, Validating System Safety
During the certification ceremony, Chi Chen, APAC Senior Product Manager, Energy and Automation at UL Solutions, noted that UL 9540A 6th Edition (released March 2026) expands safety validation to full-container and system-level fire scenarios. HiTHIUM's 6.25MWh BESS was tested under open-door, large-scale fire conditions in compliance with this standard, validating the reliability of its passive safety design.
The certification indicates the system meets stringent market access requirements across major global markets and supports its international deployment.
Verifiable Safety Demonstrated in World's First Extreme Fire Test of a 6.25MWh 4h LDES System
Previously, under the full witness of UL Solutions and independent experts, the 6.25MWh BESS underwent an extreme fire test in accordance with the latest UL 9540A (2025) and NFPA 855 (2026) standards. The test applied multiple stringent conditions, including fully open container doors, minimal spacing of 15 cm in a back-to-back and side-by-side configuration, 100% state of charge, and deactivation of active fire protection systems.
Results showed the fire was contained within a single container, with no thermal propagation between units. The enclosure remained structurally intact after the burn, demonstrating reliable safety performance under real-world fire scenarios.
Ecosystem Collaboration Highlights Lighthouse Manufacturing
At the exhibition, HiTHIUM partnered with ecosystem collaborators to launch interactive check-in activities centered on the ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES battery, featuring a joint partner booth tour and a lighthouse factory-themed experience, attracting strong visitor engagement and in-depth interaction.
Notably, in January 2026, HiTHIUM's Chongqing manufacturing base was recognized as the world's first Lighthouse Factory for energy storage batteries and operates the first dedicated production line for LDES batteries. The site integrates over 40 digital solutions, incorporating technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and AIoT to enable end-to-end intelligent management—from R&D and material selection to manufacturing and final testing—ensuring high consistency across production.
Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to focus on long-duration energy storage, strengthening its capabilities in verifiable product safety, scalable delivery, and full-scenario solutions. Together with global partners, the company aims to support the high-quality development of the energy storage industry and advance the global energy transition.
BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiTHIUM showcased its full-scenario energy storage solutions at ESIE 2026, held in Beijing from April 1-3. The company highlighted its ∞Cell 1175Ah long-duration energy storage (LDES) battery and BESS, along with its AIDC full-duration energy storage solution. At the event, HiTHIUM released the full results of a large-scale fire test for its ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h BESS and received certification from UL Solutions. This marks the world's first open-door fire test of the LDES system equipped with kAh-level battery cells, setting a new benchmark for system-level safety validation.
Advancing Industry-Wide Understanding of Energy Storage Safety
During the exhibition, HiTHIUM hosted a certification ceremony for the world's first large-scale fire test of a BESS equipped with kAh-level battery cells. Jiawu Chen, the Fire Test Project Lead and Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer at HiTHIUM, presented the test design and execution. A full-length video showcased the entire process, key technical milestones, and final results.
Through this technical sharing, HiTHIUM translated an extreme safety validation into practical and replicable industry insights, reinforcing the shift from "design-level safety" to verifiable system safety in long-duration energy storage.
UL Solutions Grants the Certification, Validating System Safety
During the certification ceremony, Chi Chen, APAC Senior Product Manager, Energy and Automation at UL Solutions, noted that UL 9540A 6th Edition (released March 2026) expands safety validation to full-container and system-level fire scenarios. HiTHIUM's 6.25MWh BESS was tested under open-door, large-scale fire conditions in compliance with this standard, validating the reliability of its passive safety design.
The certification indicates the system meets stringent market access requirements across major global markets and supports its international deployment.
Verifiable Safety Demonstrated in World's First Extreme Fire Test of a 6.25MWh 4h LDES System
Previously, under the full witness of UL Solutions and independent experts, the 6.25MWh BESS underwent an extreme fire test in accordance with the latest UL 9540A (2025) and NFPA 855 (2026) standards. The test applied multiple stringent conditions, including fully open container doors, minimal spacing of 15 cm in a back-to-back and side-by-side configuration, 100% state of charge, and deactivation of active fire protection systems.
Results showed the fire was contained within a single container, with no thermal propagation between units. The enclosure remained structurally intact after the burn, demonstrating reliable safety performance under real-world fire scenarios.
Ecosystem Collaboration Highlights Lighthouse Manufacturing
At the exhibition, HiTHIUM partnered with ecosystem collaborators to launch interactive check-in activities centered on the ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES battery, featuring a joint partner booth tour and a lighthouse factory-themed experience, attracting strong visitor engagement and in-depth interaction.
Notably, in January 2026, HiTHIUM's Chongqing manufacturing base was recognized as the world's first Lighthouse Factory for energy storage batteries and operates the first dedicated production line for LDES batteries. The site integrates over 40 digital solutions, incorporating technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and AIoT to enable end-to-end intelligent management—from R&D and material selection to manufacturing and final testing—ensuring high consistency across production.
Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to focus on long-duration energy storage, strengthening its capabilities in verifiable product safety, scalable delivery, and full-scenario solutions. Together with global partners, the company aims to support the high-quality development of the energy storage industry and advance the global energy transition.
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HiTHIUM's kAh-Level 6.25MWh BESS Receives International Certification Following Large-Scale Fire Test
