Cyber warfare

Canvas cyberattack: NUS, SIM, NTUC LearningHub ask users to reset passwords as added precaution

NUS was one of many local and international institutions affected by a massive cyberattack on May 7.

North Korea calls US cyber threat claims a fabrication, warns of countermeasures

The US Justice Department and FBI have also warned that North Korean cyber groups pose a continuing threat to governments, businesses and critical infrastructure worldwide.

Home Team to develop space satellite, humanoid robots, more AI: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam speaking at the Milipol TechX Summit on April 28.

Germany blames Russia for Signal phishing attacks on lawmakers

FILE PHOTO: The German flag flutters outside the Reichstag building, the seat of the German parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyberagencies warn

Global agencies warn China-linked hackers use covert device networks to hide attacks, urging stronger cyber defences.

UK must brace itself for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says

Britain's security chief says the majority of the most serious incidents now originate “directly or indirectly” from nation states, including China, Iran and Russia.

Japan goes on the offensive against cyberattacks

Japan’s new strategy against cyber attacks empowers the authorities to move from reactive responses to pre-emptive threat detection and disruption of hostile activities, says the writer.

Iranian internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: Global watchdog

Iran’s internet blackout entered its 37th consecutive day.

Iran digital repression surged amid war and protests: Rights group

Iranians had seen a “paradigm shift in digital repression” using a variety of techniques since July, the Miaan group said.

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal e-mail, publish excerpts online

FILE PHOTO: FBI Director Kash Patel announces the apprehension of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list, during a press conference in Ontario, California, U.S., January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake//File Photo

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