Malaysia's Cyber Battle: Hackers, Defences, and Staying Safe Online

CF Fong, CEO, LGMS

06-Apr-23 12:00

Malaysia's Cyber Battle: Hackers, Defences, and Staying Safe Online

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We delve into the recent hacking of the Malaysian Immigration Department's website and discuss the broader context of cybersecurity in Malaysia.

We also explore the nation's previous data breaches, the government's ongoing efforts to improve digital security, and share expert insights from former white hat hacker CF Fong.

Learn about the importance of cyber hygiene and how to protect yourself in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Today we’ll be joined on the show by CF Fong, CEO of LGMS, One of Malaysia’s leading Cybersecurity Services.

Photo Credits: Freepik | macrovector

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan, Freda Liu

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Categories: technology, Corporates

Tags: compromised, cybersecurity, data breach, immigration, ijn, hacking, hackers, search engine,

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