Cyber security

Merging studies with NS takes servicemen to front line of Singapore’s cyberdefence and AI

SCT Khaimelruzzaman Kamaruzzaman, who is part of the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme, pictured ahead of the 66/25 Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade held at Pasir Laba Camp.

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn hit by cyberattack

A distributed denial of service attack against Germany’s state-owned railway Deutsche Bahn briefly disrupted ticketing systems and timetable information services this week.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 18, 2026

US Capitol police searching a vehicle on Feb 17 in the vicinity of the Capitol in Washington DC, after a young man running towards the building with a shotgun was arrested.

Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes global figures, FT reports

Attendees at the Abu Dhabi flagship investment conference included former British prime minister David Cameron and hedge fund billionaire Alan Howard.

Malaysia’s Bersatu files police reports over official Facebook page hijacking

The party has identified an individual believed to be involved, who was one of the page’s administrators.

3 accounts hacked every minute: Philippines confronts relentless tide of data breaches

Some 79.6 million passwords have been exposed alongside Filipino accounts over the years, experts say.

Singapore expects security-related expenditure to rise in coming years

Singapore will also strengthen its collective cyber defence by deepening partnerships with industry.

Pointed signals: Why Singapore is standing its ground on cyberthreats

The Government's message to UNC3886 and its backers is that Singapore knows who they are and is going to put considerable effort into dealing with them, says the writer.

Multinational cyberdefence exercise held in Singapore for first time, 29 countries involved

The joint Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and the British Armed Forces planning their cyber defence strategy, led by ME4 Loo Hanrence, Singapore Lead (left), and UK Lead Petty Officer Timothy Stanley (second from left).

S’pore’s public accounts watchdog stresses importance of modernising public sector IT systems

In a Feb 10 report, the Public Accounts Committee also highlighted recurring lapses in procurement and contract management, as well as the need to strengthen supervisory oversight.

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