NACSA Investigates Alleged Breach Exposing MyKad Data of 17 million Malaysians

The agency urged the public to 'avoid spreading unconfirmed reports and only refer to verified information from the authorities'. — Photo by Lewis Kang'ethe Ngugi on Unsplash

The Star | 4th December 2024

PETALING JAYA: The National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) says it is currently investigating reports alleging that the MyKad data of 17 million Malaysians has been leaked and is being sold on the dark web.

"We understand this is a concerning issue for the public and want to assure you that we are taking it very seriously," said a spokesperson in a statement issued today (Dec 4) to LifestyleTech.

"Our experts are investigating the situation thoroughly to verify the authenticity of these claims and assess the extent of any potential compromise.

"Nacsa is committed to safeguarding personal data and will take necessary action based on our findings."

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