‘Urgent need for Cyber Security Bill to be implemented’


JOHOR BARU: Online scams are getting rampant, with 7,651 cases recorded involving losses worth RM332mil between January and March this year, says CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM).

Its board chairman Jen (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Zulkifeli Mohd Zin said as such, there is an urgent need for the Cyber Security Bill 2024 to be implemented to protect people and beef up the authorities.“In these cases, not only does it lead to substantial financial losses for the country, but it also causes emotional stress and depression for the victims.

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