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Malaysia's upper house has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive law to combat escalating digital threats. The legislation replaces the 1997 Computer Crimes Act with modern safeguards against fraud, election interference, and exploitation.
Malaysia will host the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre from July 7 to 9, coinciding with National Security Month and following parliamentary approval of the Cybercrimes Bill 2026.
A Greek politician investigating NSO Group's Pegasus spyware had his own iPhone hacked by the same technology while serving on a European Parliament committee scrutinising surveillance tools, highlighting widespread abuse across Europe.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has thrown its weight behind the Cyber Crime Bill 2026, contending that expedited enforcement mechanisms are vital to combat rapidly evolving cyber threats targeting Malaysian users and critical infrastructure.