Regulate sale of hacking devices, say experts


PETALING JAYA: Hacking devices which can duplicate car keys, near field communication ( C) access cards, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, and au­­to­­matic gate or garage door remote controls and pose security risks should not be sold on public platforms without proper regulation.

Tech experts, while raising concerns about the device, said it should not be banned but instead, regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

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