Cybercrime increasing as more people rely on digital tech during pandemic, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: The higher usage of digital technology during the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a rise in cybercrimes and heightened security issues in Malaysia, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Speaking at the virtual launch of the Cyber Defence and Security and Exhibition Conference 2021 (CYDES 2021), the Prime Minister said the "worrying" increase has become a problem that warrants the country's serious attention.

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