Tough to monitor dark web, say cybersecurity experts


PETALING JAYA: The government’s plan to launch a cyber-intelligence system to monitor and track illegal activities on the dark web may hit multiple hurdles due to the inherent anonymity and constantly evolving methods used by cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity experts who weighed in on the announcement of a system to combat personal data breaches said that while technology could complement online surveillance, a more effective approach would involve addressing the root cause of such leakages.

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