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Cyber warfare

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).

Hackers hit sensitive targets like finance ministries in over 37 nations in vast spying plot

Hackers used access to spy on e-mails, financial dealings and communications about military and police operations, according to a new cybersecurity report.
Hackers used access to spy on e-mails, financial dealings and communications about military and police operations, according to a new cybersecurity report.

Italy foils Russian cyberattacks targeting Olympics

An embassy, as well as websites linked to the Winter Olympics and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo were targeted, said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
An embassy, as well as websites linked to the Winter Olympics and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo were targeted, said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Bumble, Panera Bread, Crunchbase, Match hit by cyberattacks

Cybersecurity experts have warned about a social engineering campaign targeting American companies.
Cybersecurity experts have warned about a social engineering campaign targeting American companies.

Face recognition required to set up new smartphones in South Korea from Dec 23

Under the new rule, new users must verify their identity through facial recognition when they buy a new smartphone.
Under the new rule, new users must verify their identity through facial recognition when they buy a new smartphone.

France probes ‘foreign interference’ after malware found on ferry

Italian authorities had warned France that the operating system of the vessel could have been infected by a malware known as a Remote access Trojan.
Italian authorities had warned France that the operating system of the vessel could have been infected by a malware known as a Remote access Trojan.

Germany blames Russia for cyberattack on air safety and election interference

Germany said it had summoned the Russian ambassador Sergei Nechaev over the two Russian cyber operations.
Germany said it had summoned the Russian ambassador Sergei Nechaev over the two Russian cyber operations.

German spy chief warns of Russia threat to 2026 regional polls

Mr Sinan Selen, head of the BfV intelligence service, said Germany was especially in Moscow’s sights because it is a central logistics hub of the NATO alliance on the continent.
Mr Sinan Selen, head of the BfV intelligence service, said Germany was especially in Moscow’s sights because it is a central logistics hub of the NATO alliance on the continent.

US, UK and Australia sanction Russia cyber firms over ransomware links

Mr John Hurley, US Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said Media Land helps cybercriminals attack businesses in the US and allied nations.
Mr John Hurley, US Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said Media Land helps cybercriminals attack businesses in the US and allied nations.

Commentary

North Korea’s most dangerous weapon isn’t a missile. It’s malware

North Korea is already preparing for warfare in a different domain, one that South Korea looks woefully unprepared for.
North Korea is already preparing for warfare in a different domain, one that South Korea looks woefully unprepared for.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.