Gobind: Malaysia sees 78pc spike in ransomware cases, calls for stronger global cooperation

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Malaysia saw a 78% surge in ransomware cases in Q4 2024, prompting Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo to call for stronger global cybersecurity cooperation. He highlighted the increasing sophistication and borderless nature of cyber threats at the opening of Cyber Games 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The event, co-hosted with international organizations, brought together 120 participants from 40 countries for simulated cyberattack exercises to enhance digital forensic capabilities and global preparedness.