cybersecurity

Singapore recorded over 500,000 cyber threats in H1 2024

It is the lowest number recorded in the region.

How business leaders are getting strategic about cybersecurity

2 in 3 expect cybersecurity spending to become integrated with digital initiatives.

CSA, Blackpanda sign MoC to enhance cybersecurity measures

The firm has previously worked with the police by exchanging cybercrime intel.

Singapore sees 40% drop in scam losses

Across Asia, total scam losses amounted to US$688.42b.

MAS, ABS hold exercise to bolster finance sector's operational resilience

Participants simulated various scenarios like cyberattacks to test their response capabilities.

CISOs struggle to keep up with cybercriminals

More than half of security leaders cannot detect data breaches.

ValueMax Group hit by malware attack

The company will conduct a review of the incident and its IT systems.

Bukit Sembawang Estates warns of compromised data in recent cybersecurity breach

The company has implemented measures to boost its cybersecurity.

Deepfake fraud concerns prompt calls for better bank safeguards

Six in 10 consumers seek more robust cybersecurity measures from their banks

Singapore police to launch new vocation vs. cybercrime

New programmes encouraging public participation will also be introduced.

Staying agile: Navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Singapore

All throughout the year, scams continued to rank high on Singapore’s list of major concerns. In 2023, there were several reports of phones being hacked and people losing their hard-earned savings. 

Jumbo Group hit by ransomware attack

The company plans to boost cybersecurity post-incident.

9 of 10 companies made ransomware payments in 2023: ExtraHop

The average cost of ransomware payments was $4.49m (US$3.3m) per company last year.