KUCHING: Awareness and digital security literacy among the community must continue to be strengthened to curb the threat of cybercrime which is growing increasingly complex alongside technological advancements.
Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said that the community, particularly community leaders, must play a role as the frontline in spreading awareness and helping the public identify online fraud tactics.
“Cybercriminals are professionals. They use psychology, elements of fear, urgency and greed to deceive victims,” she said.
She said this when speaking at the closing ceremony of the ‘Wacana Bestari: Klik Bijak, Waspada Jenayah Siber’ programme here on Thursday.
She added that the rapid development of digital technology provides various conveniences in daily life, but at the same time is also exploited by irresponsible parties through various forms of online fraud.
Among these, she explained, are investment fraud, fake calls impersonating authorities and non-existent job offers.
Dato Sri Fatimah also emphasised the role of participants consisting of community leaders and village chiefs, retirees and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as 'social influencers' in the community to expand the delivery of information and awareness about cybercrime to the local community.
In this regard, the public is advised not to be easily misled by offers that are 'too good to be true' and to always exercise caution before making any financial decisions online. -UKASnews
