Malaysia survives hacking

Petaling Jaya : Malaysia | Jun 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM PDT

By Kenneth Ang

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - 17 June 2011

The deadline issued by hacking group Anonymous has passed. Dubbed “Operation Malaysia”, the group threatened to attack the Malaysian Government portal at 1930 hrs GMT Wednesday (3:30am on Thursday in Malaysia).

Anonymous said it was acting against acts of censorship by the Malaysian Government, citing the recent decision to block filesharing sites in Malaysia. The threat was posted on a website.

While many websites including Malaysian Government sites were hacked, it has been reported that no serious damage was done. All websites that were hacked are expected to be operating again without much delay.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Government announced they will not back down from their decision to block filesharing sites, insisting it wasn't an act of censoring the Internet.

Writer's comment: When will people learn that acts of terrorism do not change Government policies? These acts only harm the innocent. Luckily for Malaysians, the hacking did not cause any serious problems.

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Malaysian govt websites hacked but no damage done

Kenneth Ang is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.

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Posted By

Surya Gaire | almost 2 years ago

That’s the good writing, Keep it up, rated up!

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Kenneth Ang | almost 2 years ago

Thanks Surya for the rate up!

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Vicky247 | almost 2 years ago

Thanks for the share rates up. Please also comment on my news.

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Kenneth Ang | almost 2 years ago

Thanks Vicky for the rate up!

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mariahardy | almost 2 years ago

As you know, Ken, people never learn.

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Kenneth Ang | almost 2 years ago

You've said it, Maria!

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Kenneth Ang | almost 2 years ago

You've said it, Maria!

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FauziaSultana | almost 2 years ago

It's a relief to learn from you Kenneth, that no serious problems were caused by the hacking.Rated up.

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Kenneth Ang | almost 2 years ago

I think it was more a publicity stunt than a serious threat.

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Kenneth Ang | almost 2 years ago

I think it was more a publicity stunt than a serious threat.

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vauldine | almost 2 years ago

This is incredible! Hope they recover soon.Rated up!

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toreksulong | almost 2 years ago

Malaysia survives hacking - good job, sir. Rate up

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arusha-shah | almost 2 years ago

very good job dear.nice report.rated up.

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