<p>KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is among the countries considered potential targets of cyberattacks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Key takeaways
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that the country is a potential cyberattack target due to its digital capabilities and stance on Gaza. He ordered immediate high-level briefings for government departments, financial institutions, and Members of Parliament.
- Anwar stated Malaysia's digital infrastructure and position on Gaza make it a cyberattack target.
- The Chief Secretary to the Government will chair a meeting with relevant departments.
- The National Security Council will provide a closed-door briefing to all MPs within two days.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is among the countries considered potential targets of cyberattacks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat today.
He said that while not all information could be disclosed, the country's digital capabilities and its stance on certain international issues, particularly Gaza, had placed it in the spotlight.
"Malaysia is certainly among those considered a target," he said.
Anwar was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), who asked whether Malaysia was considered a target based on available intelligence and the extent of the threat.
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