Malaysia first connected to the internet in 1987 through RangKom. In the early stages, the internet could only be accessed using a computer. After almost 40 years, 72% of Malaysians use smartphones as their primary internet access device according to a report published by Kaspersky.
This is the same percentage as the Asia Pacific (APAC) population in a survey conducted last March. The same survey also found that the majority of Malaysians have high trust in storing data on their devices.
A total of 52% store work emails, 49% store shopping data, 46% store notes and reminders and 22% access work systems via smartphones. This is a higher percentage than the overall APAC population.
In addition, 66% store personal photos and videos, 57% store chats and text messages, and 32% store password information on the device. Despite the high level of trust in mobile devices, it increases the risk of data being accessed without permission or lost.
Therefore, Kaspersky recommends that people not rely entirely on data storage on their devices. They should have regular backups. The device should also have a locked mode when the screen is off. It is also recommended that the location tracking system be activated so that it can be tracked if stolen.
