BEEN getting strange calls from unidentified numbers lately?
Referencing a post on Lowyat.NET (@LowyatNET), clinical oncologist nazferatu (@nzranasr) complained of getting loads of mysterious calls lately.
I’ve been receiving SO many calls recently!
Is anybody going through the same thing? https://t.co/n7iFqVl7PN
— nazferatu 🍉 (@nzranasr) August 5, 2025
In the Lowyat.NET post, the pertinent question over this cyber breach was who should shoulder the blame between Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
One commenter claiming that this was the consequence when the Personal Data Protection (PDPA) Act 2010 absolves the government of any responsibility.
It is a serious question as the breaches has led to a leak of confidential data, resulting in scam calls as the post by nazferatu attests.
It was further claimed that government offices still used pirated software which reflects budgetary constraints that prevent beefing up security measures.
One commenter counselled government bodies to implement SOPs (standard operating procedures) as practiced in financial institutions to ensure safety of data.
When treated like cash, perhaps there will be better security measures, starting with more rigorous testing.
More than a few used this security breach to raise concerns about implementation of the proposed Digital ID scheme.
Like nozferatu, there were plenty who claimed to have received calls from strange, unidentified numbers.
One commenter revealed that she had just purchased a new number and had yet to even inform anybody when she got a call from an unidentified number.
Requests by one caller who claimed to be a financial advisor for copies of identity card, payslip and EPF statements raised red flags for one commenter. A quick check showed that the said financial institution was not registered with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Scarier still was a TraxxFM radio report claiming a scam call had AI (artificial intelligence)- generated voice impersonating a bestie’s syntax who asked to borrow some cash!
The sense of dismay over yet another breach of government digital sites was also evident here. Suffice to say, this doesn’t exactly breed confidence.
In dealing with this latest episode, one commenter imparted some sterling advice. Firstly, he underlined that there is no such thing as a free lunch, insinuating that those who fall for scam calls are gullible, greedy or both.
Secondly, the idea that the wealthy were keen to share knowledge on how to get rich was laughable. The message is clear – do NOT fall for such ploys.
Last but most pertinently, civil servants are not so hardworking as to personally call citizens! – Aug 8, 2025
