Cyberthreats on the rise in M’sia


SEPANG: Cybersecurity threats in Malaysia have recently been increasing in terms of frequency and severity, says Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching.

She said the country experienced a number of serious cyberattacks, including ransomware attacks, cyberespionage attempts, data leaks and cyberscams last year.

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