Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Defences Against State-Linked Hackers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – Malaysia must strengthen its cybersecurity defences against organised hacker groups linked to foreign governments, the Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) has warned. MCCA president Siraj Jalil said these groups could break into computer networks, steal sensitive information and disrupt essential public services. He explained that some groups allegedly receive financial […]
Malaysia Explores Faster Quantum Migration to Strengthen Data Security
DOHA, Nov 9 – Malaysia is considering faster adoption of quantum-resistant security technology to protect national data against future cyber threats. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government wants to strengthen cooperation between security agencies, telecommunications companies and industry players. He has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to discuss the […]
Cyberattack Targets French Blood Banks, but No Blood Products Are Damaged
PARIS, Nov 5 – A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at several blood bank facilities in France was stopped before it could damage stored blood products or medical samples, French authorities said. The attack took place on Nov 2 at three cold-storage sites operated by the French Blood Establishment (EFS). The incident targeted systems used to […]
Cyberattackers Steal Money From French Bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
PARIS, Nov 5 – French banking group Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in money being stolen from its accounts, raising fresh concerns about the security of financial institutions. The bank confirmed that hackers had accessed its computer systems and carried out fraudulent transactions. However, it did not immediately disclose the exact […]