Blocking URLs not enough

PETALING JAYA: While blocking URL links in SMS messages may help in preventing scams, cyber security experts and consumer groups want stricter and more comprehensive laws to tackle the ever-changing spread of scams and cyber frauds.

Cybersecurity researcher at Universiti Sains Malaysia Associate Professor Dr Selvakumar Manickam said blocking a URL in an SMS message can be a helpful step in preventing scams, but it is not always sufficient on its own.