In this fast moving world, more and more of our lives are revolving around the digital world. Yes, it gives us a lot of convenience and benefit but with this, it also expose us to more unknown danger. Just a week ago, CTOS launches Dark Web monitoring service to safeguard Malaysian consumers from fraud and scams, a first in South East Asia.
CTOS SecureID launch was officiated by Y.Bhg. Dato' Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, CEO of Cybersecurity Malaysia, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd (CTOS), Malaysia's largest credit reporting agency, unveiled the service to the public along with Captain CTOS, a well-known film and TV star, Hisyam Hamid.
“In the first six months of 2019,4.1 billion personal records were leaked globally due to data breaches."
“Many criminal elements use the Dark Web for the sale and purchase of people’s data, and our new monitoring tool allows us to alert consumers if their personal information is detected on the Dark Web."
“Additionally, the included takaful coverage provides peace of mind if you become a victim of fraud,” he added at the unveiling of the service.
“Today’s evolution of CTOS SecureID means that we have a service that helps safeguard consumers against fraud and scams and also helps improve financial literacy, in line with the Government’s mission to promote financial education and inclusion, ” said Dennis Martin, Group CEO of CTOS.
CTOS SecureID provides fraud alerts, credit monitoring with takaful coverage. In view of CTOS SecureID new launch, some new features has been added which includes;
- Dark Web Monitoring
- Up to RM20,000 Takaful Coverage
- Bankruptcy Records
- Litigation Records,
- Trade Referee Listings (eTR)
on top of their existing notification features for;
- New Credit Application
- Credit Score Updates
- Missed Payment Alerts
- Change of Mailing Address
- Credit Limit Changes
- Account Closure
Besides, subscribers will also receive support in the form of latest information on scams, and fraud prevention tips, support for issue related to identity theft and four MyCTOS Score Reports a year.
CTOS also partners with CyberSecurity Malaysia, which in turn works with almost all law enforcement agencies in Malaysia and supports them, where relevant, to track, address and report cybersecurity incidents in the country.
For only RM9.90/month, you get to enjoy the above mentioned benefits and protect yourself from identity theft and definitely a peace of mind with protection by Captain CTOS! Do check out CTOS website (link below) for more detail and how you can save more with their yearly subscription package!
CTOS SecureID
