CYBERJAYA, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The use of navigation app Waze poses significant national security risks as its new terms of service are subject to Israeli law, National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) chief executive Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said.
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Malaysia's National Cyber Security Agency chief warned that Waze poses national security risks because its terms of service are subject to Israeli law. A recent study highlighted the potential misuse of Malaysian location data by external parties, particularly when combined with artificial intelligence capabilities.
- NACSA identified risks of external misuse of Malaysian location data under Waze's Israeli legal framework.
- The agency warned that AI could amplify threats if detailed movement patterns of civil servants are exposed.
- While Waze is currently banned for civil servants, officials urged all Malaysians to protect their personal data.
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