National cybersecurity situation under control, threat level moderate, says MKN - The Star

MKN, through the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa), said the National Cyber Coordination and Command Centre (NC4) is continuously monitoring the cybersecurity situation following recent developments.

Nacsa has taken note of cybersecurity incidents and system disruptions involving several financial institutions and is working closely with the relevant parties to monitor the situation.

The council advised the public not to believe or spread unverified claims regarding cyberattacks, including posts circulating on social media.

Sector preparedness

Bank Negara, as the lead for the Banking and Financial sector, is implementing comprehensive and integrated preparedness measures, including continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity status of the National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) entities under its purview.

"Nacsa is also working with the Lead Sectors and NCII entities to ensure that any threats are detected and addressed promptly, while the country's essential services continue to operate smoothly," it added.

Official updates

MKN, the Prime Minister's Department (JPM) and Nacsa will provide updates from time to time through the official communication channels of MKN and JPM.

The public is advised to always refer to official government channels, Bank Negara and their respective financial institutions for verified information.