Beating cyber criminals at their own game


Comm Narenasagaran (middle) chatting with Penang Island City Council mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang (left) at the seminar.

THE best form of defence against becoming victims of a cyber attack is education and awareness, said a cyber security expert.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Associate Professor Dr M. Selvakumar said through education and awareness, the public can actually protect themselves from cyber threats.

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