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Keratan Akhbar Pilihan Fbi Hitting Hackers Where It Hurts

Published: 25 Dec 2023 8.58 AM Updated: 17 Jul 2026 3.35 AM
There has been a dramatic increase in the volume and frequency of cyberattacks in Malaysia, says the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The attacks are not only perpetrated by profit-motivated cybercriminals, but also by rogue nation-state actors who are trying to obtain both economic and strategic advantage without considering the amount of damage that their actions will cause.
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Kuala Lumpur, 25th December 2023 - There has been a dramatic increase in the volume and frequency of cyberattacks in Malaysia, says the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The attacks are not only perpetrated by profit-motivated cybercriminals, but also by rogue nation-state actors who are trying to obtain both economic and strategic advantage without considering the amount of damage that their actions will cause.

In an effort to contain such threats, FBI Director, Christopher Wray recently visited Malaysia to strengthen cybersecurity collaborations and deepen the partnership between the bureau with local law enforcement and security agencies, among other things.

Read further of an exclusive interview with FBI Director, Christopher Wray on how the US is working with Malaysia to stem cyber threats.

Source: New Straits Times.

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ArticlePublished 25 Dec 2023 8.58 AMUpdated 17 Jul 2026 3.35 AM