Are You Addicted To The Internet?

CF Fong, CEO & Cybersecurity Consultant, LGMS | Dr. Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, Dean of Psychology and Social Sciences, University of Cyberjaya | Tong Lai Ling, Technology, Multimedia and Telecommunications lawyer, Raja, Darryl and Loh Advocates & Solicitors

23-Feb-22 18:00

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Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has raised concerns about increasing cybersecurity risks for younger Internet users, resulting from Internet addiction and insufficient parental controls. First, we explore the connection between cybersecurity and Internet addiction. Then, we get into possible signs that someone could have an addiction to the internet. Finally, we look at what can be done in terms of regulation.

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Produced by: Natasha Fusil, Jeremy Ng, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: social issues, mental health, tech

Tags: evening edition, inside story, internet addiction, malaysian communications and multimedia commission (mcmc), cybersecurity, parental controls, technology,

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