KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Cyber threats have the potential to destroy national critical infrastructure and escalate into a national crisis.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said new forms of cyberattacks could paralyse essential systems and daily services.
He said critical infrastructure at risk includes airports, ports, banking systems, healthcare facilities and internet networks.
“Jammed communications can create uncertainty and panic. Interruptions to transportation can halt the movement of people and goods.
“Disruptions in energy supplies can paralyse almost every sector of our economy. When these systems fail, what begins as an invisible attack can quickly escalate into a national crisis,” he said.
