Expert warns single cyberattack could disrupt multiple critical services
KUALA LUMPUR: A single cyberattack could trigger cascading disruptions across Malaysia’s essential services as banking, telecommunications, energy, transport and healthcare increasingly rely on interconnected networks, a cybersecurity expert has warned.
KUALA LUMPUR: A cybersecurity expert has cautioned that a single cyberattack in Malaysia could result in widespread disruptions across vital services, including banking, telecommunications, energy, transport, and healthcare. The primary concern is the growing interconnectedness of the nation's digital infrastructure, which now utilizes interconnected networks, cloud platforms, and third-party service providers.
This interconnectivity means that the impact of an attack could spread beyond its initial target, affecting other essential services as well. The government has raised the National Cyber Threat Level from low to moderate, indicating a precautionary stance due to current security developments and Malaysia's position as a potential target of cyberattacks.
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