Bank Rakyat's Website Hacked, "MARLANWG IS HERE" Message Goes Viral on Social Media
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Bank Rakyat, a cooperative bank in Malaysia, has reportedly become the latest victim of a cyber attack. The bank's website was found to have been hacked, or "defaced", meaning the original content of the site was replaced with another message.
Screenshots of the defaced website have gone viral on social media. The message displayed reads "MARLANWG IS HERE". A party known as a "threat actor" has also made certain claims related to the attack.
The incident raises the question of whether it is a sign of an increase in cyber attacks in Malaysia. Bank Rakyat is described as the latest victim, which means several other organisations have previously also been targeted by hackers.
As of this report, detailed information regarding the cause of the attack and the extent of the damage has not been disclosed. Relevant parties are expected to issue further statements on the matter.
Sources: Focus Malaysia
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