Socso allegedly hit by cyberattack; agency to release statement today (Updated)


On Dec 5, a user posted on BreachForums alleging that personal data had been leaked from Socso. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Update: The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) said it has been made aware of the issue and is taking appropriate action.

PETALING JAYA: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) said it is aware of allegations that the agency has been hit by a cybersecurity incident.

"We are aware and will be releasing a full statement," a representative said when contacted by LifestyleTech.

On Dec 5, a user posted on BreachForums alleging that personal data had been leaked from Socso.

The post included sample data such as names, addresses, payment methods and mobile numbers.

The user claimed more samples would be released within 72 hours.

A day later, the user posted a link to a video claiming it's a recording of a meeting involving Socso's management team addressing the cybersecurity incident.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

STMicro rejects call to let shareholders vote on Italian board candidate, sources say
Trump says IBM and Raytheon might get contract to modernize air traffic controller system
Nvidia CEO says Trump should revise AI chip export rules, Bloomberg News reports
Google hopes to reach Gemini deal with Apple this year
Western Digital forecasts upbeat quarterly results on cloud computing demand
Co-op is latest British retailer to be hit by cyber attack
Cast AI secures $108 million funding to expand cloud automation
Taiwan's ASE: evaluating how it will support Nvidia's $500 billion US plan
Super Micro slumps on forecast cut, analysts downplay broader AI demand concerns
Tarnished Magnificent 7 stocks rebound faces test with earnings

Others Also Read