Singapore cybersecurity
Singapore hit by 2.7m remote-access attacks as hackers weaponise IT tools
Singapore hit by 2.7m remote-access attacks as hackers weaponise IT tools
Brute-force scripts turn remote-work tools into entry points for ransomware.
SG to house ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response team for 10 years
It will need US$10.1m to operate the team's physical facility.
Singapore’s updated Cybersecurity Act ensures heightened security in the digital age
The bill amending Cybersecurity Act was passed on 7 May.
Nearly all businesses use gen AI in operations, cybersecurity: report
Security leaders split if gen AI is a boon or bane to cybersecurity.
MCI seeks cyber overhaul as 2,000 firms face incidents
Six out of 10 businesses and non-profits lack cybersecurity knowledge and experience.
CSA seeks feedback on proposed cybersecurity amendment bill
The amendment aims to address emerging challenges in cyberspace.
Cloud breaches cost Singaporean businesses $16M on average in 2022
6 in 10 Singaporean cybersecurity officers think cloud security lacking, poses huge risk to businesses
The IT job: Demand for digital occupations rises in Singapore
It accounted for an annual average of 11% of total online job positions in Singapore.
Medical devices to undergo cybersecurity labelling scheme
This comes as medical devices are now more connected to the hospital and home networks.
Mobile malware attacks in Singapore drops 15.9% in 2021
But, hackers have become more sophisticated, Kaspersky warned.
Singapore cyber attacks soar 145% YoY in 2021
The healthcare industry was the most targeted industry.
MPA, maritime sector holds inaugural cybersecurity exercise
Exercise CyberMaritime 2021 puts the sector's cybersecurity readiness to the test.
Sound the alarm: Cyberattacks in companies soar by 89%
This is equivalent to 236 attackers per company in a year.
How prevalent are cyber threats today?
9 in 10 Singapore organisations experience increased cyber threats.
MAS proposes four ways financial services can keep their data secure
MAS is paying close attention to rising cases of ransomware and cybersecurity attacks.
Banking on trust – addressing the triple threat of ransomware, regulatory compliance, and consumer confidence
The recent ransomware attack on an insurance company in Singapore has underscored the cyber threats confronting financial institutions.
2 in 5 small-medium businesses experience cyber attacks
50% of respondents say that the financial impact of these attack were at least $677,060.
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