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“Say no” to phishing and online scammers this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Twitter shares 6 tips on how to make your Twitter account safe and secure Phishing and online scams are on the rise, and they are not limited to any one platform, location or tactic. Scammers are savvy and addressing this is an ongoing challenge that will only be successful when all parties work together. Twitter’s eļ¬€orts in this space never stops, and part of that work is to continue educating people about online safety and account security. Twitter frequently releases guidance to avoid scammers including via Twee t Threads from Twitter’s oļ¬ƒcial accounts , in Help Center articles , and blogs . Another part of that critical work is the Twitter Rules . It is against those rules to impersonate individuals, groups, or organizations to mislead, confuse, or deceive others or use a fake identity to disrupt the experience of others on Twitter. Twitter also actively removes spam accounts and locks those suspected spam accounts that can’t pass human veriļ¬cation challenges such as captchas or

K-Content expands globally on Twitter with 546% increase in Tweets over the past 10 years

Malaysia ranks 7th in the world for most Tweets about K-Content in 2022 From K-Pop to K-Dramas, K-Movies, webtoons and more, Twitter is where the K-Content conversations are happening. Having grown from its traditional Asian base of popularity, K-Content is now global with countries in Europe, North America and even Peru being amongst the top 20 countries Tweeting the most about K-Content so far this year. Showing a similar path of exponential growth to K-Pop, over the past 10 years the number of Tweets about K-Content have increased 546% [1] . YeonJeong Kim, Head of Global K-Pop & K-Content Partnerships at Twitter, said “K-Pop communities on Twitter are passionate and we’re now seeing that strong culture of fandom growing and including a wide variety of K-Content. Fans from around the world are leading the globalisation of K-Content by joining in related conversations on Twitter in real-time. Wherever you are, whatever you're watching, people are able to talk about it on Twitt

Tweet on your own terms with Twitter Circle

Twitter Circle, a new way to engage with a select number of people Sometimes you just want to talk to your people. Your Twitter is your space, and Twitter wants everyone to feel in control of their experience. That’s why Twitter has introduced Twitter Circle - a new way for people to share their Tweets with a smaller group, up to 150 people. With Twitter Circle, people have the ļ¬‚exibility to choose who can see and engage with their content on a Tweet-by-Tweet basis. This means that people can have more intimate conversations and build closer connections with a smaller crowd. Starting today, it will be available to everyone on iOS, Android, and Twitter.com globally. “We want to help people break the ice, feel more comfortable Tweeting, and have a way to communicate more privately with people they choose. We built Twitter Circle with this in mind, and after testing and feedback, we’re releasing Twitter Circle to everyone. We will continue to build a healthier, more enjoyable Twitter so

#SEAGames2021 may be in Hanoi, but Malaysians flock to Twitter to talk about it

People celebrated, cheered, and chatted on Twitter, with more than 33 million Tweets globally from 12 - 23 May 2022 After a year of postponement, the 2021 Southeast Asian Games finally took place, much to the delight (and relief) of athletes across the region. As all eyes turned to the participants and people at home watched with bated breath, Twitter was where people went to find out #WhatsHappening in #SEAGames2021 in real time, while cheering for their local athletes and national teams, and connecting with other like-minded sports enthusiasts. From swimming and fencing, to esports and chess, people in Southeast Asia sure had a lot to talk about on Twitter as their representatives competed in Hanoi. Hashtags such as #SEAGames2021 , #DemiMalaysia , and #SemarakJuara were the go-to places for people to get live updates on-ground, and in fact, from 12 May to 23 May, 2022 alone, there were more than 33 Million Tweets globally around #SEAGames2021 , with Tweets from Malaysia making up

Malaysians roars loudly about Sports on Twitter

18 million sports related Tweets by Malaysians in 2021 - #mufc, #olympics and #tokyo most Tweeted hashtags in Malaysia in 2021 Sports returned to the ļ¬elds and stadiums in 2021 and with the matches, competitions, teams and players were widely discussed on Twitter. From breaking news to real time conversations, post match analysis, insights and athlete movements; Twitter is #WhatsHappening . Throughout 2021, Twitter has witnessed ļ¬rst-hand the multitude of conversations fans have participated in – 3.7 billion Tweets about sports worldwide, surpassing 2020’s total of almost 2.7 billion Tweets as people talked about sports[1], a 40% increase from the year before. Filled with high-proļ¬le sporting events; including the delayed #EURO2020 , #Tokyo2020 , and #Paralympics2020 ; it’s clear that fans were energetically cheering on their favourite leagues and #GOATs of the team, whether from the stands or their sofas. In Southeast Asia, football fans have also been excitedly discussing match deta

Twitter reveals the Winners for #BestofTweets 2021 Malaysia Awards

Recognising the brands who left the biggest impressions on us this year 2021 brought with it new challenges, but also glimmers of hope as the world collectively looked forward to the future. As borders cautiously reopened and countries took encouraging steps towards recovery, we also saw some exceptional work from businesses this year. Whether it was impressing audiences with sincere campaigns that benefited society, or strengthening relationships with their customers, brands remained resilient through adversity, never shying away from being creative as they sought to connect with their communities. Indeed, instead of bowing down to the uncertainty that shrouded much of the year, leading brands were unfazed and levelled up in 2021. From working with influential voices on Twitter, to identifying cultural moments that resonated best, brands tapped on various Twitter’s innovative solutions to launch campaigns and connect with their audience. Across Southeast Asia, marketers and advertiser

#OnlyOnTwitter 2021: Memorable Conversations that Connect Malaysians on Twitter

Twitter reveals conversations that bring Malaysians together on Twitter Without a doubt, 2021 is another challenging year for everybody, as there are so many things that have happened. However, 2021 is also a year where Malaysians discover and reconnect with communities that share the same passions as them. From sharing new takes on local delicacies , a heartfelt message on spending time with your loved ones , excitement over childhood favourites, coming together to support a disabled man's business , or just cracking some jokes , Malaysians come to Twitter to connect and create more memories despite facing intense challenges this year. Be it to stay updated on global events or to spread joy, Twitter has truly been the place for Malaysians to come together. We have compiled conversations that captured the magic that happened #OnlyOnTwitter in 2021. We relive the moments that made you laugh , touch your heart , shed a tear , and most importantly, remind you that we’re all in this t

#ThereIsHelp: Twitter launches a dedicated search prompt for HIV

Twitter today launched another global expansion of our #ThereIsHelp notification service with a dedicated search prompt for HIV-related information across Asia Pacific and the Americas: Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, SP-Latam, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States. This notification prompt will provide valuable and authoritative resources around HIV and encourage people to reach out and get help when they need it. Building on our #ThereIsHelp notification service currently available for mental health and suicide prevention , vaccination , child sexual exploitation , COVID-19 , gender-based violence , and freedom of expression ; this work is part of our efforts to ensure people have access to high-quality public health information and resources. When people search for keywords associated with HIV, the top search result will now include a notification in local languages, encouraging them to reach out for credible information and sources of

Holiday Insights: Malaysian Tweets drive the holiday cheer alive (and buys) alive

48% Malaysians find holiday inspirations on Twitter It's beginning to look a lot like holidays, as seen on the growing number of holiday-related conversations on Twitter even before December ushers in. Although physical restrictions are still in place, retail and gifting, as a way to welcome and celebrate the holidays, now rings truer than ever online and on Twitter. Twitter's Holiday research reveals that even though 51% of Malaysians are still wary about gatherings, they likewise remain hopeful and excited to celebrate the holidays. While many Malaysians do not celebrate Christmas per se, they begin to look forward to the holiday break, listen to Christmas songs and enjoy the overall festive mood from November. For most people, the holidays entails gift giving, major home decor rehaul, and other activities that contribute not just on purchases but also in keeping the holiday cheer alive despite challenging times. In fact, there are over 8 million holiday-related conversations