S'pore 'can't be ruled out' as target of new infrastructure malware amid Ukraine war

This type of malware could be used against states that take a stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. PHOTO: REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - New malware tools the United States authorities warned about earlier this month target critical infrastructure and could function as "killware" capable of causing fatalities, said cyber-security experts.

This type of malware could be used against states that take a stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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