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Cybercrime Costs Soar: Frost & Sullivan Develops Economic Loss Model

A recent study by Frost & Sullivan has revealed that cybercrime is causing massive economic losses for financial institutions in Malaysia. The research firm has developed an economic loss model that factors in three types of losses: direct, indirect, and induced.

Direct, Indirect, and Induced Losses

According to the model, direct losses include financial losses associated with a cybersecurity incident, such as:

  • Loss of productivity
  • Fines
  • Remediation costs

Indirect losses refer to the opportunity cost to the organization, including:

  • Customer churn due to reputation loss

Induced losses impact the broader ecosystem and economy, such as:

  • Decreased consumer and enterprise spending

The Need for Proactive Measures

The study highlights the need for financial institutions in Malaysia to take proactive measures to mitigate the negative impacts of cybercrime. One solution is the development of an alert system that can create awareness among both banks and customers by effectively implementing big data technology into their systems.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Hit Hard

The research firm confirms that cybercrime has had a significant impact on the goodwill and economic growth of financial institutions in Malaysia. The study aims to investigate public awareness of cybercrime as an emerging threat to banking sectors in Malaysia.

Research Objectives

The main objective of this study is to investigate public awareness of cybercrime among customers in banking sectors in Malaysia. Specific objectives include:

  • Analyzing the relationship between financial literacy and combating cybercrime
  • Investigating the relationship between public awareness and combating cybercrime
  • Examining the impact of Information Technology Communication (ICT) tools and Prevention Techniques on combating cybercrime
  • Investigating the role of education ecosystem in combating cybercrime
  • Exploring the relationship between law enforcement and combating cybercrime

Research Questions

The main research question is: What is the degree of public awareness of cybercrime among customers in banking sectors in Malaysia?

Specific questions include:

  • What is the relationship between financial literacy and combating cybercrime?
  • What is the actual situation regarding public awareness of cybercrime among customers in banking sectors in Malaysia?
  • How do ICT tools and Prevention Techniques impact combating cybercrime?
  • What role does education ecosystem play in combating cybercrime?
  • What is the relationship between law enforcement and combating cybercrime?

Hypotheses

The study proposes several hypotheses, including:

  • There is a significant relationship between financial literacy and combating cybercrime.
  • There is a significant relationship between public awareness and combating cybercrime.
  • ICT tools and Prevention Techniques have a significant impact on combating cybercrime.
  • Education ecosystem has a significant role in combating cybercrime.
  • Law enforcement has a significant impact on combating cybercrime.

Significance of the Study

The study aims to provide insight into the modus operandi of cybercrime in Malaysia and methods of combating cybercrime, particularly in banking sectors. The findings are expected to support academic research and inform policy decisions for financial institutions in Malaysia.