Bursa receives reports on hacked trading accounts


Bursa Malaysia said capital market regulators and the brokers are working closely on the matter.

PETALING JAYA: Following reports from Bloomberg yesterday on a cybercrime wave that struck Japan’s brokerage industry, Malaysian industry experts believe the hack may have already reached local bourses, affecting several Malaysian stock brokerages.

According to Klever Stock Sdn Bhd, a local source revealed that the unauthorised trades involve driving up the prices by purchasing shares using compromised accounts belonging to unsuspecting investors.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

SC Estate Builder to acquire 25% stake in non-operational hotel for RM18.79mil
FBM KLCI on a roll, notches fifth straight gain
China central bank to cut some sector-specific rates to boost economy
Ericsson plans to shed 1,600 jobs in Sweden
South Korea to keep monitoring US chip tariffs to minimise impact, industry minister says
Oil slides over 3% after Trump comments ease Iran fears
Amir Hamzah: 2026 marks implementation of govt reforms, development agenda
1 Doc International eyes Main Market listing
JTI Malaysia names Didier Ellena managing director
Malaysia lowers February crude palm oil reference price

Others Also Read