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The Star
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
‘Need for global action to counter cyber threat spike'
KUALA LUMPUR: A 78% spike in ransomware attacks in Malaysia in the final quarter of 2024 has raised concerns over the urgent need for coordinated global action to counter increasingly sophisticated and borderless cyber threats, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo (pic). 'Ransomware attacks, data breaches and cyber-enabled frauds are escalating in frequency and complexity,' he said at the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 here yesterday. 'The Cyber Games 2025 is a direct response to this need.' Gobind's speech was read out by the ministry's secretary-general, Fabian Bigar. Hosted by Malaysia in collaboration with the Council of Europe, Interpol and the National Cyber Security Agency, the event has drawn 120 participants from 40 countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Qatar, Morocco, Ukraine, Turkiye, Chile, Brazil, Armenia, Albania, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Singapore. The four-day event marks the first-ever edition of the Cyber Games, a global platform designed to enhance international capacity, foster engagement and strengthen digital forensic capabilities among cybersecurity professionals, Bernama reported. Gobind said the initiative unites law enforcement professionals, investigators and digital forensic specialists in confronting simulated, high-pressure cyber attack scenarios, intending to improve global preparedness. Participants will undergo real-time exercises covering digital forensics, blockchain analysis, open-source intelligence, malware analysis and incident response, all aimed at boosting resilience in the face of rising cybercrime threats. The minister also noted that the Cyber Games coincided with Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean in 2025, during which the country made cybersecurity a top regional priority. 'As the Chair of Asean in 2025, we have placed cybersecurity and cybercrime at the forefront of our regional agenda. We are committed to driving policies and initiatives that bolster the Asean cyber ecosystem and promote trust in digital environments across member states,' he said. Gobind also reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening legal frameworks, citing recent Cabinet approval for the nation's accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and the drafting of a new Cybercrime Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Cyber threat spike: Gobind urges united global front as Malaysia hosts Cyber Games 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A staggering 78 per cent increase in ransomware cases in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2024 has sounded the alarm on the growing complexity and scale of cyber threats, prompting urgent calls for stronger global cooperation and readiness, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the surge highlights a critical need for a united international front in combating cybercrime. 'Cyber threats today are increasingly sophisticated and borderless. Ransomware attacks, data breaches and cyber-enabled frauds are escalating in frequency and complexity. The Cyber Games 2025 is a direct response to this need,' he said at the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 here today. His speech text was delivered by Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar. Hosted by Malaysia in collaboration with the Council of Europe, INTERPOL and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the event has drawn 120 participants from 40 countries, including United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Qatar, Morocco, Ukraine, Türkiye, Chile, Brazil, Armenia, Albania, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Singapore. The four-day event marks the first-ever edition of the Cyber Games, a global platform designed to enhance international capacity, foster engagement and strengthen digital forensic capabilities among cybersecurity professionals. Gobind said the initiative unites law enforcement professionals, investigators and digital forensic specialists in confronting simulated, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios, intending to improve global preparedness. Participants will undergo real-time exercises covering digital forensics, blockchain analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT), malware analysis, and incident response, all aimed at boosting resilience in the face of rising cybercrime threats. The minister also noted that the Cyber Games coincided with Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025, during which the country made cybersecurity a top regional priority. 'As the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, we have placed cybersecurity and cybercrime at the forefront of our regional agenda. We are committed to driving policies and initiatives that bolster the ASEAN cyber ecosystem and promote trust in digital environments across member states,' he said. Gobind also reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening legal frameworks, citing recent Cabinet approval for the nation's accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and the drafting of a new Cybercrime Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Cyber threat spike: Gobind calls for global unity at Malaysia Cyber Games 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A staggering 78 per cent increase in ransomware cases in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2024 has sounded the alarm on the growing complexity and scale of cyber threats, prompting urgent calls for stronger global cooperation and readiness, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the surge highlights a critical need for a united international front in combating cybercrime. 'Cyber threats today are increasingly sophisticated and borderless. Ransomware attacks, data breaches and cyber-enabled frauds are escalating in frequency and complexity. The Cyber Games 2025 is a direct response to this need,' he said at the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 here today. His speech text was delivered by Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar. Hosted by Malaysia in collaboration with the Council of Europe, INTERPOL and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the event has drawn 120 participants from 40 countries, including United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Qatar, Morocco, Ukraine, Türkiye, Chile, Brazil, Armenia, Albania, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Singapore. The four-day event marks the first-ever edition of the Cyber Games, a global platform designed to enhance international capacity, foster engagement and strengthen digital forensic capabilities among cybersecurity professionals. Gobind said the initiative unites law enforcement professionals, investigators and digital forensic specialists in confronting simulated, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios, intending to improve global preparedness. Participants will undergo real-time exercises covering digital forensics, blockchain analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT), malware analysis, and incident response, all aimed at boosting resilience in the face of rising cybercrime threats. The minister also noted that the Cyber Games coincided with Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025, during which the country made cybersecurity a top regional priority. 'As the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, we have placed cybersecurity and cybercrime at the forefront of our regional agenda. We are committed to driving policies and initiatives that bolster the ASEAN cyber ecosystem and promote trust in digital environments across member states,' he said. Gobind also reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening legal frameworks, citing recent Cabinet approval for the nation's accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and the drafting of a new Cybercrime Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
Cyber Games 2025 kicks off in Kuala Lumpur
Fabian (2nd from right) looks on as National Security Council deputy director-general Datuk Baharuddin Ahmad (centre) presents a token of appreciation to the Head of the Cybercrime Division of the Council of Europe, Alexander Seger (right), at the Cyber Games 2025 opening ceremony today. Also present were Nacsa CEO Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin (2nd from left) and Interpol's Director of the Cybercrime Directorate, Dr. Neal Jetton (far left). — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: The Cyber Games 2025 kicked off today following an opening ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together around 120 participants from 40 countries in competition to take on real-world cybersecurity challenges. Officiating the opening ceremony was Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar, who gave a speech on Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo's behalf. "The decision to hold the very first edition of the Cyber Games here in Malaysia reflects the strong and growing partnership between Malaysia, the Council of Europe and Interpol. "It also reaffirms our shared vision: to foster resilience, cooperation, and innovation in the fight against cybercrime. "This event represents far more than a competition – it is a global platform for engagement, capacity building, and meaningful collaboration," he said. The Cyber Games 2025 is hosted by the Malaysia National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) and jointly organised with the Council of Europe and Interpol, taking place from today (May 20) until May 23. The event will also be followed by a series of regional editions in Europe and Africa. The secretary-general says that cyberthreats are growing in sophistications and are borderless, with Malaysia having seen a 78% surge in ransomware cases in Q4 of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. Among the stated goals of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 is to act as a platform for experts, such as cyber incident investigators and digital forensics specialists, to deepen their understanding of cyber threats and how to more effectively combat them. It would also sharpen the practical skills of participants by testing how they handle simulated real-life situations like ransomware and cryptocurrency-related cybercrime as well as encourage the sharing of global expertise in cybersecurity and digital forensics, and strengthen international cooperation in tackling cyber threats. Fabian added that the Cyber Games lines up with the nation's strategic approach in combating cybercrime and strengthening cybersecurity policies, with Malaysia working towards implementing robust measures and legal frameworks to foster regional and international cooperation in combating cyber threats. "This includes our Cabinet's recent approval for accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, as well as our commitment to signing the forthcoming United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. "In parallel, we are currently drafting a new Cybercrime Bill that will further modernise and fortify our legal frameworks, which we expect to table in Parliament by the end of this year," he said. According to Nacsa chief executive officer Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin, stakeholders have been engaged since last month to provide feedback on the first draft of the Cybercrime Bill. These stakeholders include the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, various telcos, and the Bar Council. The engagement sessions also aim to ensure that the proposed legislation does not negatively impact industry operations, with feedback carefully considered to strike a balance between effective enforcement and the needs of stakeholders. It was previously reported that the bill would be tabled in October this year.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Gobind: Malaysia sees 78pc spike in ransomware cases, calls for stronger global cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A staggering 78 per cent increase in ransomware cases in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2024 has sounded the alarm on the growing complexity and scale of cyber threats, prompting urgent calls for stronger global cooperation and readiness, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the surge highlights a critical need for a united international front in combating cybercrime. 'Cyber threats today are increasingly sophisticated and borderless. Ransomware attacks, data breaches and cyber-enabled frauds are escalating in frequency and complexity. The Cyber Games 2025 is a direct response to this need,' he said at the opening of the inaugural Cyber Games 2025 here today. His speech text was delivered by Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar. Hosted by Malaysia in collaboration with the Council of Europe, INTERPOL and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the event has drawn 120 participants from 40 countries, including United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Qatar, Morocco, Ukraine, Türkiye, Chile, Brazil, Armenia, Albania, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Singapore. The four-day event marks the first-ever edition of the Cyber Games, a global platform designed to enhance international capacity, foster engagement and strengthen digital forensic capabilities among cybersecurity professionals. Gobind said the initiative unites law enforcement professionals, investigators and digital forensic specialists in confronting simulated, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios, intending to improve global preparedness. Participants will undergo real-time exercises covering digital forensics, blockchain analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT), malware analysis, and incident response, all aimed at boosting resilience in the face of rising cybercrime threats. The minister also noted that the Cyber Games coincided with Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean in 2025, during which the country made cybersecurity a top regional priority. 'As the Chair of Asean in 2025, we have placed cybersecurity and cybercrime at the forefront of our regional agenda. We are committed to driving policies and initiatives that bolster the Asean cyber ecosystem and promote trust in digital environments across member states,' he said. Gobind also reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening legal frameworks, citing recent Cabinet approval for the nation's accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and the drafting of a new Cybercrime Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end. — Bernama
