KULAI, Nov 8 (Bernama) – The public must improve their digital literacy as the first line of defence against increasingly complex cyber threats, including online scams, the spread of malware and the misuse of artificial intelligence technology, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasized the need for better digital literacy to combat cyber threats like scams and malware.
- Public awareness is crucial as authorities cannot monitor all digital messages.
- Malware is often spread through files appearing to come from known contacts.
- E-commerce scams had the most complaints, while investment scams caused the most financial loss.
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