Internet fraud and fake news on the rise in Malaysia, statistics show
Out of 2,977 reported incidents from January to April this year, cyber fraud recorded the highest number of incidents with 1,963 cases. — AFP pic
Compared to last year, throughout 2018, the highest reports received was cyber fraud with 5,123 cases followed by intrusion attempt and malicious code . Amirudin also said the Edelman Trust Barometer 2018 report revealed that 73 per cent of Internet users in Malaysia were concerned about the negative impact of fake news, but at the same time, 45 per cent of the internet users chose to disengage from the main news channels for their news source.
Meanwhile, a study by an international organisation, IPSOS, based in Paris revealed that 50 per cent of Malaysians admit they have discovered stories to be fake after they believed them to be true. Other sources include free Wi-Fi , using neighbour’s Internet access , community centres and education centres .Subsequently, the authorities are left with all sort of challenges relating to information dissemination platforms including in social sites where users can create false identities to create fake accounts and spread false news.
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