Cybercriminals are getting savvier by the minute, with criminals taking advantage of victims who have low awareness of the importance of cybersecurity.
This is not to say that all people are in the dark about scams and cyberattacks. Many Malaysians are aware of basic cybersecurity facts, says Datuk Dr Husin Jazri, senior vice-president for cybersecurity at Serba Dinamik Group Bhd. “But that is not enough because cybercriminals are upping their game and digital platforms are developing rapidly, presenting new opportunities for exploitation. Cybercriminals can take advantage of current issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, social unrest and the high unemployment rate to manipulate people as well.”
Parents should create a safe online environment for children 17 Dec 2020 / 10:37 H. Parents must think of internet safety in order to create a safe online environment for their children.-Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents must think of internet safety in order to create a safe online environment for their children, said eSafeKids founder in Australia, Kayelene Kerr.
She said with an increasing number of ‘online grooming’ cases, it is important for parents to be aware of the potential dangers and work together to provide holistic support to instil an understanding on online safety best practice among children.
Parents , she said, should understand that ‘online grooming’ was one of the main elements in online sexual exploitation cases, with predators actively seeking for new victims, especially children and young persons.