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Malaysia's cybersecurity defenses were put to the test recently when hackers launched a serious cyberattack on Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), demanding a staggering US$10 million ransom. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed the incident during his keynote speech at the 218th Police Day celebration.
Let's say you forget the password to your old email account, and you sit there trying every combination you can think of—birthdays, pet names, your go-to "123456". That, in a nutshell, is how a brute-force attack works… just on a much, much bigger scale.
If you think your personal data is safe in Malaysia, think again. According to the latest Whoscall Annual Report, Malaysia topped the charts in 2024 for personal data leaks across major Asian countries — and that's not a title to be proud of.
2024 wasn't just another year in tech—it was a year that tested Malaysia's digital resilience. From a spike in ransomware to high-profile data breaches and a landmark cybersecurity law, it's clear that cyber threats are no longer something we can afford to ignore.
So let's unpack what really happened, using real stats and some straight talk—because understanding this stuff isn't just for IT folks anymore.
Deepfake scams are back in the spotlight—this time with some pretty high-profile faces being misused. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has uncovered five new deepfake videos tied to investment scams, and one of them features none other than Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
