JAKIM Sabah Website Hacked; Attackers Claim To Have Stolen Admin Emails
- ID
- 2117
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 29 Jun 2026, 11:11 AM
- Fetched
- 29 Jun 2026, 11:26 AM
- Provider
- Lowyat.NET
- Category
- malaysia-tech
- Original URL
- https://www.lowyat.net/2026/397127/jakim-sabah-website-hacked-june-2026/
- Source URL
- https://www.lowyat.net/feed/
Summary
- Score
- 7.5
- Created
- 29 Jun 2026, 11:27 AM
- Tags
- Audience
- developersdatabase_learnerssaas_startup_founders
What happened
The JAKIM Sabah website was defaced by attackers claiming affiliation with Anonymous, who allege they stole admin emails. The site was taken offline, and JAKIM has not yet publicly addressed the breach.
Why it matters
Highlights critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in government digital services, underscoring the need for developers to enforce robust security practices and for startups to consider the reliability of public-sector partners.
Discussion angle
What immediate steps should government agencies take to secure web applications, and how can the local developer community contribute to building more resilient public digital infrastructure?