Episode 5: Exposing the data breach with YouTuber, @WhoIsFishie
Fishie exposes how personal data is being leaked by apps and agencies across the Maldives.
27 Jun, 4:32 PM
Mohamed Saif Fathih
In this episode, we sit down with YouTuber @WhoIsFishie – the helmeted, mask-wearing cybersecurity advocate making waves for exposing major security flaws across public and private platforms in the Maldives. From food delivery apps to government portals, Fishie has been uncovering how personal data is being mishandled, leaked, and left vulnerable.
This is a follow-up to our recent column by Saif Fathih, which revealed just how exposed citizens' information really is. In this episode, we dig deeper into why data protection continues to be treated as an afterthought, what’s fuelling the culture of negligence, and why ordinary Maldivians should be paying attention.
0:55 - Why is data security so important in this day and age?
2:30 - Social engineering attacks and how scams work
3:35 - One weak link puts everyone in jeopardy
4:30 - The Pension office leaks
6:10 - What is the experience with reporting such data leaks and bugs?
7:20 - What preventative measures do you recommend?
9:45 - Facial recognition datasets and the Elections Commission's mishandling of data
10:37 - "Sometimes the analog option is better!"
11:15 - Why do you wear a helmet and have your voice obscured?
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