Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said the growing use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals is complicating efforts to detect cyberthreats. (Bernama pic)KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has taken down 170,633 online scam-related content, including fake accounts, as of Oct 15.
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said the figure highlighted the mounting scale of online fraud and the need for continuous enforcement, public awareness, and stronger cooperation among relevant agencies to protect Malaysians from cyberthreats.
Teo said the growing use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals is complicating efforts to detect threats.
“Cybersecurity is no longer an issue confined to IT departments or cybersecurity professionals. It affects businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, and ordinary Malaysians who increasingly depend on digital services in their daily lives.
