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Malaysia Shelves Web Traffic Rerouting Plan Amid Babylon RAT Concerns

Sep 8, 2024, 02:40 AM

Malaysia has faced significant backlash over its plan to reroute web traffic through local DNS servers, raising concerns about online censorship. Initially, the government defended the move, arguing it was necessary for cybersecurity. However, following widespread criticism, Malaysia's communications minister announced that the plan has been shelved. The decision came after the communications regulator was directed not to proceed with the rerouting of web traffic. This development follows reports of the Babylon RAT malware targeting Malaysian politicians, contributing to the heightened cybersecurity concerns.