Here’s what you should do if your personal data has been compromised by a data breach | TechNave

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Cybersecurity has been a hot topic in our country recently following a series of high-profile data leaks that have unfortunately affected Malaysians. Just today, we reported on how mobile service provider TuneTalk may have been compromised after its users received sketchy notifications regarding Bitcoin prizes; a tell-tale sign of an online scam.

Well, if you think that these data breaches are harmless, then think again as according to a report by NST, a whopping RM5.2 billion has been lost to online scams since 2020! Hence, we should never be complacent when it comes to cybersecurity. How to stay secure online As cliché as it sounds, prevention is indeed better than cure and while no one can fully protect themselves from cyber threats, these measures can help to be a 'safety net' against online menaces: Anytime you are on a public network, limit your usage to activities that do not reveal any of your sensitive information. For example, avoid logging in to your bank account and making transactions while connected to a public WiFi.

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