MACC warns data leaks could expose witnesses, derail corruption probes
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is fending off up to 90,000 attempted cyberattacks every day, with the agency warning that leaked investigation data could endanger witnesses and give suspects opportunities to destroy evidence. MACC Re...
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has expressed concerns that data leaks could jeopardize ongoing corruption investigations and compromise witness confidentiality. According to MACC Records and Information Management Division director Zuhairie Abu Bakar, the agency blocks between 80,000 and 90,000 attempted cyberattacks daily to safeguard sensitive records.
These threats extend beyond cyberattacks, encompassing unauthorized access attempts and data theft. Zuhairie warned that prematurely disclosing information could expose witnesses to pressure, alert suspects to destroy evidence, hinder evidence gathering, and impede witness testimonies. To mitigate these risks, MACC employs advanced security measures, including multi-factor authentication, firewalls, real-time monitoring, data encryption, and regular testing of applications.
The agency advises the public to report suspicion of corruption or misconduct through official MACC channels rather than disseminating it on social media.
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