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Cyber security

Singapore expects security-related expenditure to rise in coming years

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

Some telco technical data may open more doors for cyberattackers: Experts

CMG20240725-HengYY03  / 王彦燕 / 犯罪示意图 :Crime: Cyber crime concept. [SPH] Computer keyboard with hands in black gloves.Data theft stock photo.Hacker hand in glove.Thief stealing data from a laptop、scam、Online scam, scams, frauds, scammers, phishing, e-commerce scams 、phone scam、work scam 、Singapore dollars、滥用电脑、欺诈、意图、网络、科技犯罪、黑客、诈骗、恐袭
CMG20240725-HengYY03  / 王彦燕 / 犯罪示意图 :Crime: Cyber crime concept. [SPH] Computer keyboard with hands in black gloves.Data theft stock photo.Hacker hand in glove.Thief stealing data from a laptop、scam、Online scam, scams, frauds, scammers, phishing, e-commerce scams 、phone scam、work scam 、Singapore dollars、滥用电脑、欺诈、意图、网络、科技犯罪、黑客、诈骗、恐袭

South Korea government calls Coupang breach involving 33.7 million records worst ever

The breach was caused by a former Coupang employee.
The breach was caused by a former Coupang employee.

How S’pore defended its telcos against cyberespionage group UNC3886: A timeline

Operation Cyber Guardian set off Singapore’s largest cybersecurity operation that involved over 100 defenders from the telcos and six government agencies.
Operation Cyber Guardian set off Singapore’s largest cybersecurity operation that involved over 100 defenders from the telcos and six government agencies.

S’pore mounts largest cybersecurity op against UNC3886, more than 100 cyberdefenders activated

MDDI Minister Josephine Teo (third from left) and CSA chief executive David Koh (left) viewing the technical demonstration at an engagement event for cyber defenders on Feb 9.
MDDI Minister Josephine Teo (third from left) and CSA chief executive David Koh (left) viewing the technical demonstration at an engagement event for cyber defenders on Feb 9.

What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore’s telco infrastructure?

All four of the country’s major telcos – Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom – were targeted, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo revealed on Feb 9.
All four of the country’s major telcos – Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom – were targeted, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo revealed on Feb 9.

S’pore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyberespionage group UNC3886 in 2025

Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886.
Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886.

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