Nacsa warns Waze data could expose government officials to security risks

CYBERJAYA: The use of Waze poses a significant security risk as artificial intelligence (AI) advances, with location data collected through the app potentially being used to track government officials if it falls into the wrong hands.

National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) chief executive officer Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said the data could reveal the places they visited and their movement patterns.

"Looking at current trends, particularly advances in AI technology, the data we share can be used for beneficial purposes, such as improving efficiency.

"However, if the data is exposed or obtained by criminals, the threat is, in my view, very high given the capabilities of AI today," he told a press conference here today.