Positive Hack Talks Kuala Lumpur Highlights Rising Cybersecurity Challenges in Malaysia
Global cybersecurity company Positive Technologies recently hosted its Positive Hack Talks event in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to discuss the latest developments in digital security and emerging cyber threats.
The event served as a platform for local and international experts to exchange practical knowledge, share technical expertise, and foster collaboration within Malaysia’s growing cybersecurity community.
During the session, Positive Technologies revealed that Malaysia currently ranks sixth in Southeast Asia for cyberattacks, accounting for approximately 10% of the region’s total cyber incidents. The findings also highlighted Malaysia’s strong presence on dark web forums, ranking fourth in Southeast Asia for cyber-related advertisements, largely linked to frequent data breaches and the illegal trade of stolen information.
Additional insights referenced data from cybersecurity firm Surfshark, which reported that Malaysia records an average of 152 breached accounts per 100 people, significantly exceeding the regional average of 55 per 100. This places the country fourth in Southeast Asia and 31st globally for compromised online accounts.
As Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia’s digital leaders—with internet penetration reaching 97%, among the highest in the region—the demand for stronger cybersecurity frameworks and skilled professionals has become increasingly urgent.
Positive Technologies Chief Hacking Officer Dmitry Serebryannikov emphasized the importance of global collaboration in tackling modern cyber threats.
He noted that the Kuala Lumpur meetup reflects the company’s commitment to building an international cybersecurity community where professionals can share expertise and work together to improve digital resilience worldwide, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key focus area.
The event featured several technical presentations covering critical cybersecurity topics such as:
- AI-assisted vulnerability research
- Malware analysis
- Email system security
- Advanced phishing prevention frameworks
- Linux kernel security research
- Android reverse engineering techniques
Among the featured speakers were Alexander Popov, Principal Security Researcher and Head of Open Source Program Office at Positive Technologies, who introduced the company’s open-source kernel-hack-drill project for Linux kernel developers, and Akshay Jain, Senior Product Security Engineer at Navan, who shared insights into Android RASP reverse engineering.
Beyond technical discussions, Positive Hack Talks also offered valuable networking opportunities for attendees, helping strengthen connections within Malaysia’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Positive Technologies launched the international meetup series in 2024, beginning with events in India and Vietnam, before expanding to Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, and now Malaysia.
The company continues to position these events as part of its broader mission to raise cybersecurity awareness, develop technical talent, and support stronger digital defense capabilities across key global markets.
