EC working with MCMC after suspected cyberattack
EC chairman Ramlan Harun says a report on the incident has also been submitted to the relevant authorities.
The Election Commission (EC) of Malaysia is collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and other related entities to enhance the security of its website after a suspected cyberattack was reported, according to EC chairman Ramlan Harun. Harun disclosed this during an inspection of the early voting process for the Melaka election at SM Kem Terendak in Sungai Udang.
In a follow-up statement, Harun revealed that a report on the incident has been forwarded to the appropriate authorities, serving as a precautionary step to safeguard the commission's systems. He emphasized that the EC has been proactively engaging with all relevant parties to prevent any recurrence of such an event.
Harun also stated that an official statement regarding the matter would be released soon, pending the receipt of a comprehensive report. Despite the ongoing investigation, he expressed hope that the suspected cyberattack will not disrupt the website's functionality, as it is crucial for the successful execution of the election.
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