Petaling Jaya, 11th March 2025 - Cybercrime in Malaysia has become an escalating concern, with the number of cases soaring in recent years.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated tactics to steal and sell personal data, creating unease regarding digital security and gaps in enforcement.

Director of Commercial Crime Investigation Department, CP Dato' Sri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said cybercriminals commonly use phishing attacks, malware, hacking and social engineering to infiltrate businesses, financial institutions and government agencies.

"Stolen data is often traded on the dark web, making it difficult to track and recover."

He said police, in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and CyberSecurity Malaysia, have been investigating such cases.

He also said the Digital Ministry has introduced a new intelligence system aimed at tracking and preventing data breaches.

Read further on The Sun's article attached.