Cybercriminals are getting smarter with AI, Malaysia must stay one step ahead, says Mosti

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia must strengthen proactive cybersecurity measures as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) to automate attacks, identify vulnerabilities and create more convincing scams, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang.

He said traditional security measures alone were no longer sufficient to address increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, requiring organisations to adopt continuous monitoring, early threat detection and proactive security measures.

“If attackers are using AI to become faster and more sophisticated, we must ensure that our defenders are equipped to stay ahead. Ultimately, our objective should be to prevent cyber incidents wherever possible, rather than simply responding after damage has occurred.

“AI itself can become a powerful tool for cybersecurity professionals, helping them identify suspicious activities, analyse vulnerabilities and respond more effectively to emerging threats,” he said when officiating the LGMS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 here today.

Chang said organisations must protect AI applications, models and data alongside conventional information technology infrastructure, with responsible AI adoption supported by technical safeguards, risk management and human oversight.

The minister said the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) had developed the National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics (AIGE), outlining seven principles for responsible AI development and use, including privacy, security, transparency and accountability.

Chang said cybersecurity also presented opportunities for Malaysia to develop homegrown technologies and intellectual property under the “Made by Malaysia” aspiration highlighted in Budget 2027.

“Ultimately, the ‘Made by Malaysia’ aspiration is not simply about producing technology locally. It is about creating high-value jobs, developing Malaysian intellectual property and ensuring that our country captures greater economic value from technological advancement,” he said.

In this regard, he welcomed LGMS Bhd’s unveiling of five Malaysian-developed cybersecurity solutions addressing AI application security, software vulnerabilities, credential exposure, digital attack surfaces and cyber intrusions.

The five solutions unveiled today were AI & LLM Application Security Assessment, NOVA, SPECTA, AI-driven Attack Surface Management and Next-generation Deception.

Chang said Malaysia must also strengthen its pool of cybersecurity specialists, engineers, researchers and AI professionals through closer collaboration among universities, research institutions, government agencies and industry to create high-value jobs and capture greater economic value from technological advancement. — Bernama

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吉隆坡，10 月 28 日——马来西亚科学、技术和创新部长拿督张立康表示，随着网络犯罪分子越来越多地利用人工智能 (AI) 来自动化攻击、识别漏洞并制造更具说服力的诈骗，马来西亚必须加强主动网络安全措施。

他表示，仅靠传统的安全措施已不足以应对日益复杂的网络威胁，需要各组织采取持续监控、早期威胁检测和主动安全措施。

“如果攻击者利用人工智能变得更快、更复杂，我们必须确保我们的防御者能够始终领先一步。归根结底，我们的目标应该是尽可能预防网络安全事件的发生，而不是仅仅在损害发生后才做出响应。”

“人工智能本身可以成为网络安全专业人员的强大工具，帮助他们识别可疑活动、分析漏洞并更有效地应对新出现的威胁，”他今天在为 2026 年 LGMS 人工智能网络安全峰会揭幕时说道。

张表示，各组织必须保护人工智能应用、模型和数据，以及传统的信息技术基础设施，负责任地采用人工智能需要技术保障、风险管理和人工监督的支持。

部长表示，科技创新部（Mosti）制定了《国家人工智能治理与伦理指南》（AIGE），概述了负责任的人工智能开发和使用的七项原则，包括隐私、安全、透明度和问责制。

张先生表示，网络安全也为马来西亚提供了发展本土技术和知识产权的机会，这符合2027年财政预算案中提出的“马来西亚制造”愿景。

“归根结底，‘马来西亚制造’的愿景不仅仅是本地生产技术，更重要的是创造高价值就业机会，发展马来西亚知识产权，并确保我国从技术进步中获得更大的经济价值，”他说道。

在这方面，他欢迎 LGMS Bhd 推出五款马来西亚自主研发的网络安全解决方案，这些方案旨在解决人工智能应用安全、软件漏洞、凭证泄露、数字攻击面和网络入侵等问题。

今天发布的五项解决方案分别是 AI 和 LLM 应用安全评估、NOVA、SPECTA、AI 驱动的攻击面管理和下一代欺骗。

张先生表示，马来西亚还必须加强网络安全专家、工程师、研究人员和人工智能专业人员的储备，通过大学、研究机构、政府机构和行业之间更紧密的合作，创造高价值就业机会，并从技术进步中获取更大的经济价值。——马新社

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