News & Reviews:   cyber security

The latest Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) report revealed that Malaysia has moved up the global rankings for web threats, placing 30th worldwide. This is attributed to a whopping 27.9 million web threats detected and blocked by the global cybersecurity company in 2024, a 4 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

As platforms for discourse, social media sites not only contain news but also content that is not child-friendly. While these platforms all have age restrictions, they are easily circumvented by tech-savvy children. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil wants that to change.

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching has announced that the Cyber Security Bill is projected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of this year at the latest. Currently, her Ministry is reviewing various aspects of the bill and seeking feedback from the Attorney-General’s Chambers and several other ministries before submitting it to Cabinet for approval.

If you are a Malaysian, you might want to pay more attention to this news. Recently, NordPass revealed the 15 most used passwords in Malaysia. That said, is your password one of them?

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has claimed that our country is still lacking around 12000 cyber security experts in various fields to tackle cyber attacks. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil further elaborated that this is one of the challenges faced by the government in its national digitalisation agenda.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that our country would immediately draft a Cyber Security Bill. The decision was made by the National Cyber Security Committee to ensure that all relevant aspects of legislation be finalised.

In March, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) started scrutinising Telegram over the contents being spread on the platform. It has since responded that it didn't want to "participate in political censorship". Now, the ministry could be ready to drop the hammer.

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) would be calling up messaging platform Telegram to discuss issues involving the application, especially regarding the security of users. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil said that although Telegram was used by many, including the government to share information, KKD would not compromise when it comes to matters of public security.

Meta has today issued a warning to as many as one million Facebook users who may have had their login information stolen. Meta, Facebook’s parent company said that the data has been compromised by over 400 malicious Android and iOS apps designed to steal personal Facebook logins.

Malaysia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on digital telecommunications cooperation in relation to 5G, digital economy and cyber security. Inked yesterday at the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 in Romania, the MoU will also explore potential partnerships in other aspects of digital technology.