MKN, Nacsa urge government agencies to beef up cybersecurity following Anonymous Malaysia threat

A file photo of computer code displayed on screens in Danbury, UK. MKN is issuing a warning notice to all local government agencies urging them to shore up their cybersecurity in the wake of Anonymous Malaysia's threat. — Bloomberg

PETALING JAYA: The National Security Council (MKN) has issued a warning notice to all government agencies, urging them to take proactive measures to prevent and minimise the impact of possible cyberattacks.

The statement comes after a group that claimed to be Anonymous Malaysia announced plans to attack government websites in a recent video released on Facebook.