Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Cybersecurity After Europe Supermarket Attacks
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – Malaysia needs stronger cybersecurity measures to protect businesses from attacks on connected equipment, a cybersecurity expert has warned. Recent attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have exposed weaknesses in everyday technology. These attacks disrupted store operations and forced supermarkets to throw away spoiled food. Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Practice […]
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 […]
Anwar Calls for Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to take a proactive approach to cybersecurity as digital threats become more complex and sophisticated. He said the country must strengthen its ability to detect, anticipate and prevent cyberattacks before they cause serious damage. Anwar stressed that the government should not […]