Cyberattacks Cannot Simply Erase Bank Loans, Experts Warn
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 – Cyberattacks may disrupt banking systems and damage financial records. However, experts say hackers are highly unlikely to permanently erase customers’ outstanding loans. Banks use several layers of security to protect financial information. These include access controls, transaction records, backup systems and data recovery procedures. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) […]
Cyberattacks Now Threaten Daily Services, Not Just Personal Data
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – Cyberattacks are becoming more dangerous as hackers increasingly target essential services instead of focusing only on stealing personal information. National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) chief executive Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said cybercriminals are now targeting physical systems and operational technology (OT). These systems control important services such as healthcare, […]
Government Agencies Urged to Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures
KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 6 – All government agencies in Malaysia have been urged to strengthen their cybersecurity measures as hacking threats continue to pose risks to public data and digital systems. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said agencies should conduct regular cybersecurity audits to identify weaknesses in their systems and infrastructure. She stressed that […]