Implement phishing simulations to raise awareness of scams, cyber security, says Fahmi


KOTA KINABALU: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has suggested that phishing simulations be implemented as one of the proactive measures to raise public awareness in relation to cyber security and scam threats.

He said this was important considering the high number of scam and online fraud cases which are serious problems in the country, especially in the 17-to-40-year-old age group, who made up most of the victims.

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