IN 2023, Malaysia recorded 5,917 cybersecurity incidents, according to MyCERT’s incident statistics—a troubling indication of how deeply digital vulnerabilities were beginning to shape national risks. Yet, the trend did not stabilise. In 2024, reported incidents rose to 6,209, signalling that cyber threats were not only persisting, but steadily gaining momentum. The trend continued upward; by November 2025, Malaysia had already logged 6,998 incidents, surpassing the previous year’s total even before December’s numbers were released. Historically, December often brings a surge in fraud, phishing and scam attempts tied to year-end shopping and financial activities, meaning the final tally for 2025 is almost certain to be much higher.
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