PETALING JAYA: While blocking URL links in SMS messages may help in preventing scams, cyber security experts and consumer groups want stricter and more comprehensive laws to tackle the ever-changing spread of scams and cyber frauds.
Cybersecurity researcher at Universiti Sains Malaysia Associate Professor Dr Selvakumar Manickam said blocking a URL in an SMS message can be a helpful step in preventing scams, but it is not always sufficient on its own.
“A scam has to be identified and eradicated at the source. The law that provisions severe punishment must be adopted. The Communications and Digital Ministry on Saturday issued a directive to all telecommunication companies through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to block any URL link in short message service .
“We can only wait and see if the new updated PDPA lives up to the expectation of cybersecurity experts in the country,” he said. “Having stricter laws can deter scammers from engaging in fraudulent activities, and provide legal means for authorities to prosecute those who break the law,” he said.
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