Summary: A significant rise in cybersecurity incidents has been reported in Malaysia since early 2025, prompting Cyber999 to issue an advisory for heightened vigilance and preventive measures. The ongoing threats include ransomware, data breaches, and various scams, especially during the festive season. Key recommendations for system administrators, financial institutions, and home users are provided to mitigate these risks.
Affected: CyberSecurity Malaysia, Malaysian Internet Users, Businesses, Financial Institutions
Keypoints :
- Cyber999 recorded 1,029 reported cyber incidents between January and February 2025, with fraud and malware infections being the most common.
- Advisories urge system administrators to keep systems updated, enhance anti-virus protection, and perform backups to safeguard against attacks.
- Financial institutions are recommended to educate customers on secure practices and strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks.
- Home users are advised to stay vigilant against scams, regularly update software, and back up important data.
- Cyber999’s 24/7 On-Call Incident Reporting service is active during the festive season for urgent cybersecurity threats.
Source: https://thecyberexpress.com/cyber-threats-in-malaysia-ahead-of-hari-raya/