KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia faces thousands of attempted cyberattacks every month, prompting efforts to strengthen the armed forces’ cybersecurity capabilities amid increasingly sophisticated threats.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said cyberattacks, hacking and terrorist activities had emerged as serious security concerns, requiring greater preparedness from the country’s defence and security agencies.
He said discussions had been held with the armed forces leadership on strengthening its cybersecurity unit to counter the growing threats.
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