Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Cybersecurity After Europe Supermarket Attacks

Supermarket cyberattacks targeting connected refrigeration systems in food stores.

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 […]

Cyberattacks Now Threaten Daily Services, Not Just Personal Data

Cyberattacks Malaysia faces threats to essential services and critical infrastructur

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, […]