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Cyber security

Board members of critical services operators will soon be required to undergo cyber security training

The Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) at the Singapore Institute of Technology's Punggol Campus on Nov 12, 2025.
The Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) at the Singapore Institute of Technology's Punggol Campus on Nov 12, 2025.

Police and cyber-security watchdog warn against using non-certified streaming devices

The authorities advised users to use official streaming services or purchase certified streaming devices from reputable brands.
The authorities advised users to use official streaming services or purchase certified streaming devices from reputable brands.

Britain plans tougher laws to protect public services from cyber attacks

Recent cyber attacks in Britain included one that disrupted over 11,000 NHS medical appointments and procedures.
Recent cyber attacks in Britain included one that disrupted over 11,000 NHS medical appointments and procedures.

AI agents open door to new hacking threats

The ability to order around AI agents with plain language makes it possible for even the technically non-proficient to do mischief.
The ability to order around AI agents with plain language makes it possible for even the technically non-proficient to do mischief.

North Korean hackers hijack Google, KakaoTalk accounts to control South Korean phones: Report

The attack marks the first confirmed case of a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group compromising Google accounts
The attack marks the first confirmed case of a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group compromising Google accounts

Singapore’s message to cyber crooks: Do not use us as a launchpad

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data security, security, data, online, computer, castle, symbol, internet, crime, cyber, bullying, hacker

North Korea condemns ‘wicked nature’ of latest US sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Overseas Military Operations Battle Merit Memorial Hall, for North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russia in Kursk regions, in Pyongyang, North Korea, November 23, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Overseas Military Operations Battle Merit Memorial Hall, for North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russia in Kursk regions, in Pyongyang, North Korea, November 23, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS

New law proposed to mandate sharing patients’ info among healthcare providers

The Health Information Bill introduced in Parliament on Nov 5 sets out the framework to govern the safe collection, access, use and sharing of health information.
The Health Information Bill introduced in Parliament on Nov 5 sets out the framework to govern the safe collection, access, use and sharing of health information.

University of Pennsylvania says it has called in FBI over data breach

In a statement, the university said that a data breach had affected “select information systems”.
In a statement, the university said that a data breach had affected “select information systems”.

As cyber piranhas circle, uncomfortable alliances must hold the line

What stands between chaos and order in the cyberworld is not consensus among the like-minded, but real-world talk with those you fundamentally disagree with, says the writer.
What stands between chaos and order in the cyberworld is not consensus among the like-minded, but real-world talk with those you fundamentally disagree with, says the writer.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.