Even posting SPM results online can make you a target for information thieves.
Malaysians need to be more cautious about what they post on social media because scammers would use any opportunity to steal their personal information, according to a government monitor on the subject.
According to Mazmalek Mohamad, director of the personal data protection department, syndicates with foreign brokers have been offering money in exchange for people’s personal data and information, Utusan Malaysia said today.
According to the internet protocols his department discovered, investigations indicate that these brokers are working offshore, making it challenging to capture them.
The unauthorised collection, disclosure, or sale of personal data is a criminal that is punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine of RM500,000, or both, according to Section 130 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. He issued a warning about this.
Before committing to give their personal information to anyone, Mazmalek advised the general public to read and comprehend the terms and conditions.
Additionally, he cautioned them that private information exchanged on Telegram and Whatsapp can also be accessed, particularly if you don’t know who is in those groups.
Mazmalek suggested avoiding utilising public Wi-fi and downloading any suspicious-looking apps to avoid phishing in order to avert a data leak.
He claimed that online shopping and banking transactions account for the vast majority of thefts of personal information.
He previously revealed that since 2017, there have been 3,699 incidents of breaches involving personal data in Malaysia.
