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Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has outlined how emerging cyber and electromagnetic threats, alongside geopolitical competition between major powers, are reshaping the country's defence spending priorities beyond traditional regional security concerns.
US authorities suspect Iranian-backed hackers targeted approximately 30 water systems in Minnesota over two days, with one town experiencing a two-hour supply disruption. The operation bears hallmarks of a Tehran-aligned cybercriminal group.
Criminal networks are impersonating US tax authorities to defraud cryptocurrency investors, using convincing counterfeit letters and fake government portals. The scheme represents a sophisticated international operation with infrastructure spanning Hong Kong, Romania and beyond.
Malaysia will host the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre from July 7 to 9, featuring over 3,000 participants and launching three major national security initiatives.