Almost RM600mil lost to cyber crime in 2022, says Teo


KUALA NERUS: Almost RM600mil in losses were recorded throughout 2022 as a result of cyber crime in the country, says Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching.

She said the data shows that the problem of cyber crime in this country is serious and the Communications and Digital Ministry will focus on educating the public to become more digitally literate and not become victims.

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