Cyber Security Malaysia Probing Audit Findings On Data Leak

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Cyber Security Malaysia is in the process of conducting an investigation into audit findings that discovered weaknesses in the security levels of the MySejahtera and MyVAS applications.
Digital Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he instructed the probe based on the Auditor-General's Report for the Year 2021 Series 2.
The report stated how one "super admin" account had downloaded the private information of three million vaccine recipients from the MySejahtera application by using various internet protocol addresses.
"When the (investigation) report is ready, I believe Cyber Security Malaysia will release it or issue a statement.
"This is an important matter and I feel that maybe there are many who are concerned.
“I believe, at the same time, the government, particularly the police, is investigating the matter," Fahmi (above) said during a press conference at the Parliament lobby.
"It is up to the agencies to make the relevant announcements," added Fahmi, who noted the issue was also raised earlier today in the House by Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng.
Other weaknesses listed in the report were how 3.89 million records were uploaded more than a day after individuals were vaccinated, 1.12 million cyber-attack attempts on MySejahtera from Oct 27, 2021, and 28,735 vaccination records showing individuals receiving the vaccine after the vaccination centres had been closed.
It also stated how 1,657 individuals have more than one MySJ ID while 1,543 individuals have between two and seven accounts - involving 3,108 active MySJ IDs with their identities verified and having received vaccines.
Meanwhile, Fahmi also said an announcement would be made within a week regarding the appointment of the new National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chairperson.
"For Finas, we expect an announcement within a week because it's important to appoint a chairperson to also head the mandatory screening committee.
"This is an important aspect and it will be expedited," said the minister, adding that he had signed the appointment letter, which is currently being processed.
On Finas, the audit report also found alleged discrepancies in the channelling of RM4 million Digital Content Fund to six companies said to be in conflict of interest. - Mkini

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