Govt websites still getting hijacked by online casinos
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Malaysian government websites, including the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, have been compromised to host hidden links for illegal online casinos. Attackers are exploiting the high search engine authority of '.gov.my' domains to improve the visibility of gambling sites.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant cybersecurity vulnerability in national digital infrastructure that undermines public trust and search engine integrity.
News ✕ Govt websites still getting hijacked by online casinos Published: Oct 19, 2026 8:45 PM Government websites continue to be hijacked to promote online casinos, with the latest being reportedly the national language agency, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP).
The incidents raise fresh concerns over cybersecurity as Malaysia increasingly shifts government services to digital platforms, amid years of reports of data leaks and other online security breaches.
Over the past three years, reports have emerged of...
Government websites continue to be hijacked to promote online casinos, with the latest being reportedly the national language agency, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP).
Over the past three years, reports have emerged of search engines such as Google finding links to illegal gambling sites hidden within government-controlled web domains.
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