KUALA LUMPUR – The police have yet to receive reports of government websites being hacked following the threat made by hacker activist group Anonymous Malaysia.
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said, however, that the cybercrime division is always on alert to curb such attempts.
He said if the hack was done with the intention of sabotaging the national security system, investigations would be carried out in accordance with Section 124K of the Penal Code, which provides for life imprisonment, and Section 124L, which provides for a jail sentence of up to 15 years.
“If there is a police report regarding such activities (hacking), investigations can also be carried out under Section 4 or Section 5 of the Computer Crimes Act 1997, which provides for a fine not exceeding RM150,000, imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or both,” he told Bernama here.
Anonymous Malaysia made the threat via a video that has recently gone viral on social media platforms.
Among the allegations made in the 55-second video was that Malaysia’s security system is low-level, which could allow information to be easily leaked and sold by unscrupulous hackers.
Zainuddin also called on the public to provide support and cooperation by channelling information on hacking activities.
“The problem of information leakage and hacking of the government system is not something that can be made a joke of, because it will have an impact on the people and country. Let us all work together to ensure the security and well-being of Malaysia,” he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the department is taking the threat seriously and will monitor the situation accordingly. – Bernama, January 27, 2021
