Social media users have spread images of a Live Threat Map believed to show cyberattacks launched against Malaysia. (FortiGuard Labs pic)PETALING JAYA: The National Security Council (MKN) has warned the public against claims of cyberattacks against Malaysia being spread on social media and said national cybersecurity remains under control, with the national cyber threat level remaining at a moderate level.

The council said the National Cyber Security Agency and the national cyber coordination and command centre continually monitored any threats to cybersecurity and had taken note of cybersecurity incidents and system disruptions involving several financial institutions, Bernama reported.

“Bank Negara Malaysia is implementing comprehensive and integrated preparedness measures, including continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity status of the critical information infrastructure.