The Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP) confirmed no personal data breach after an alleged cyberattack by the hacking group R00TK1T on Maxis Berhad.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo stated that Maxis appropriately notified JPDP, with digital forensics verifying the absence of a breach. JPDP’s investigation found no personal data involvement based on provided samples, as reported by Bernama.
Only the Maxis Interactive Retail Assistant (MIRA) Queue Management System at a specific branch was affected, but it is not connected to critical systems.
Gobind also highlighted ongoing monitoring efforts by CyberSecurity Malaysia, JPDP, and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) to protect data and digital infrastructure.
The Ministry will collaborate with NACSA and international agencies to counter cyber threats, implementing capacity-building programs and offering RM5 million in scholarships through EC-Council, benefitting 2,000 individuals.
Additionally, collaboration with universities and private companies will further strengthen cybersecurity initiatives.
