Business : CTOS Digital Detects Unauthorised Access To Consumer Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — CTOS Digital Bhd has discovered unauthorized entry into a specific environment supporting its consumer business, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia today. The credit reporting agency revealed that the cybersecurity breach involved access to certain data files containing a portion of consumer information.

CTOS Digital stated that its cybersecurity monitoring systems detected the unauthorized access and immediately activated protocols to contain the affected environment. The company has enlisted an independent incident response team to perform a thorough forensic investigation. Based on the assessments received so far, the incident remains contained within the identified environment, and the company's systems are fully secure and operational.

No other environments have been affected by the breach. CTOS Digital is reviewing its cybersecurity protocols and enhancing its security measures in line with the findings from the independent forensic report. A subset of the company's credit reporting services is temporarily inaccessible while the necessary remediation steps are being taken.

The other business operations and services continue to function normally. The company has informed the relevant authorities and will keep monitoring the situation, informing stakeholders of any material developments. The board reassures shareholders, customers, business partners, and other stakeholders that the company remains committed to conducting its business responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with regulations.