CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) has alerted the public to a notable surge in data breach occurrences spanning from January to November this year.
In a Facebook statement issued yesterday, the organisation revealed that the stolen data is currently being traded on the dark web.
The stolen data encompasses Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as full names, permanent addresses, household income details, identification numbers, email addresses, or phone numbers of the affected individuals. Your PII is being sold on the dark web for as little as USD15 (~RM70).
The statement underscored the inherent risks associated with this data breach, asserting that it poses a threat not only to organisations responsible for safeguarding PII but also to the individuals whose personal information has been compromised.
It emphasised that the safeguarding of personal and sensitive data extends beyond legal and ethical obligations, serving to protect the privacy interests of individuals and the reputations of businesses.
CSM further stressed the importance of organisational responsibility in proactively preventing such incidents and appropriately managing data exposure occurrences.
It advocated compliance with the latest security protocols, awareness of potential impacts, implementation of measures to secure data, and regular system updates.
Additionally, the public was directed to https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/details for more information on the matter.
