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Similarly, in Malaysia, the scale and frequency of data breaches have surged. For instance, a notable incident involved the leak of personal data from Malaysia’s National Registration Department and the Election Commission, involving hundreds of thousands of voter and national ID records, along with photographs. Such breaches expose individuals to risks like identity theft, social engineering scams, and targeted attacks.

The Mechanics of Cybercrime: How Data Is Stolen and Exploited

Cybercriminal activities are sophisticated, persistent, and multifaceted. Whether through direct hacking, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, or deploying malicious software (malware), criminals are relentless in their quest for valuable data.

Data Theft and Underground Economy