MACC warns data leaks could expose witnesses, derail corruption probes

THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is fending off up to 90,000 attempted cyberattacks every day, with the agency warning that leaked investigation data could endanger witnesses and give suspects opportunities to destroy evidence.

MACC Records and Information Management Division director Zuhairie Abu Bakar said the agency detected and blocked between 80,000 and 90,000 attempted cyberattacks daily as it sought to protect sensitive records and information.

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