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Ohio Cyber Guardian trains teams to defend against cyberattacks 2026-07-13 23:36 Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida CINCINNATI — As cyberattacks continue to target critical infrastructure across the country, cybersecurity professionals from government, the military and private industry gathered at the University of Cincinnati this week to prepare for the next digital …
The Resilience Illusion: Why Recovery Confidence Is Colliding with Regulatory Reality 2026-07-08 15:03 The Fast Mode As Asia Pacific (AP) economies grow more connected through trade, digital finance, and AI-led operations, uneven regulatory maturity is creating a new fault line. Organizations are being asked not just to defend against cyber risk, but to prove data …
Singapore Expands Cybersecurity Measures Amid AI-Driven Threats 2026-07-01 05:36 OpenGov Asia Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) has outlined a series of measures to strengthen national cyber resilience as artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes the global threat landscape. In the Singapore Cyber Landscape 2025/2026 report, the …
Systems infected by malware in Singapore more than doubled in 2025: CSA 2026-06-30 19:51 The Straits Times SINGAPORE – The number of malware-infected systems detected in Singapore more than doubled to 284,300 in 2025, driven by persistent malicious activity and improved detection of botnet devices. This is an increase from 117,300 infected systems detected in …
Singapore trusts encrypted apps, but that confidence may be misplaced 2026-06-17 04:22 Hardware Zone Every security leader BlackBerry surveyed in Singapore knew the same thing: consumer messaging apps are being used inside their organisation for sensitive work. All of them, 100 percent, acknowledged it, the only country in the study to reach complete …
Banning social media access for Under 16s is logical 2026-06-07 05:43 Daily Express Malaysia Banning social media access for Under 16s is logical Published on: Sunday, June 07, 2026 Published on: Sun, Jun 07, 2026 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Every day of delay widens the gap between the speed of technology and the speed of protection, and children …
Age 16 Limit For Opening Social Media Accounts To Curb Cybertrauma In Children 2026-06-02 06:47 Bernama By Puti Iylia Maisara Zol Azman KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- Children are now increasingly exposed to the risk of prolonged cybertrauma following the increase in cases of online sexual exploitation involving threats, emotional manipulation and the …
Why Okta Stock Surged to a New 52-Week High Today 2026-05-30 05:26 The Motley Fool USA Shares of Okta (OKTA +30.43%) rocketed higher on Friday after the identity management leader highlighted its massive artificial intelligence (AI)-driven expansion opportunity. Image source: Getty Images. This cyber sentinel is a cash-generating machine …
MADANI Community Should Be At Forefront In Addressing Grassroots Concerns - Fahmi 2026-05-12 11:39 Bernama PUTRAJAYA, May 12 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on MADANI Community members to become the government’s frontline team in understanding and addressing public concerns at the grassroots level. He said the role of the …
DM Restrictions For Minors Seen As Key Digital Shield Against Cyber Predators 2026-05-12 03:31 Bernama By N. Kuvineshwaren KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Restrictions on direct messaging (DM) functions and profile search capabilities for users under 16 are being viewed as the most effective digital shield against cyber predators in Malaysia. The measure …
'A whole-of-country effort' to defend Singapore against AI-enabled threats: Shanmugam 2026-05-09 09:01 Asiaone Singapore has to become better in defending itself against artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled threats, while becoming experts at using the technology for its own purposes, said Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam on Saturday (May 9). …
Civil servants among 69 Malaysians nabbed in international online child exploitation crackdown 2026-04-30 13:17 The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR - A joint international crackdown on online child sexual exploitation led to the arrest of 69 people in Malaysia, including several civil servants, said Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail. He said at a press conference at Bukit Aman on …
69 detained over distribution, sale of child sexual abuse material Suspects used social media, received payments via e-wallet and QR codes - IGP. Bernama a few seconds ago 2026-04-30 12:10 Malaysiakini Police have detained 69 individuals, including civil servants, for alleged involvement in the distribution and sale of pornographic content and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a nationwide special operation earlier this month. Inspector-General of …
69 Held Over Distribution, Sale Of CSAM Material 2026-04-30 12:02 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Police have detained 69 individuals, including civil servants, for alleged involvement in the distribution and sale of pornographic content and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a nationwide special operation earlier …
PDRM seizes nearly 500,000 illicit files in sweeping child exploitation crackdown across Malaysia 2026-04-30 11:19 Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) announced today the seizure of 498,694 digital files in a single sweeping crackdown on online child sexual exploitation in Malaysia, carried out as part of a recent seven-country operation targeting …
99 accused in Japan in international crackdown on child sexual abuse material 2026-04-28 10:39 The Japan Times Police in Japan have taken action against 99 people age 14 to 72 years in the country as part of an international crackdown on online child sexual abuse material, the National Police Agency said Monday. The 99 people included 25 junior high school and high …
99 Accused in Japan in International Child Pornography Crackdown 2026-04-28 07:54 Nippon Newsfrom Japan Apr 28, 2026 12:29 (JST) Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)--Japanese police have taken action against 99 people aged 14 to 72 years in the country as part of an international crackdown on online child pornography, the National Police Agency said …
How NIST's Cutback of CVE Handling Impacts Cyber Teams 2026-04-17 19:51 Dark Reading The chilly air-conditioned Scottsdale ballroom hardly stirred while Harold Booth, program manager for NIST's National Vulnerability Database (NVD), discussed a major operational change — his organization is scaling back its operations and will …
Cyber threats push Singapore to learn from Finland’s security model 2026-04-11 00:54 ScandAsia PFinland’s cyber defence model is now inspiring Singapore’s response to growing digital threats. hoto: National Defence Training Association of Finland (MPK) A series of sophisticated cyberattacks on critical infrastructure has exposed a hard truth: …
Student in Bau busted with massive adult, child porn stash on mobile phone 2026-04-08 21:32 Borneo Post Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman BAU (April 8): Police here arrested a 19-year-old student after he was found with a total of 936 obscene videos and 4,035 pornographic images on his mobile phone. Bau police …
askST: What parental controls are available on my child’s phone and apps? How do I activate them? 2026-03-22 06:02 The Straits Times SINGAPORE – The familiar sight of secondary school students huddled over smartphones during recess has largely vanished following new Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines, where devices are now stowed in lockers or left at home. The Government has also …
Aurora man faces child sex abuse, exploitation charges linked to 1,400 images 2026-03-06 02:24 The Sentinel Colorado AURORA | An Aurora man faces charges of sexual assault on a child and sexual exploitation of a child after a months-long investigation stemming from “cyber tips” led investigators to a profusion of child sexual abuse material kept by the man, police said …
Aurora police’s human trafficking unit lauded for survivor-centered tact, arrests 2026-03-04 04:38 The Sentinel Colorado AURORA | The Aurora Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit was recognized last month for its efforts to investigate cases while prioritizing support for survivors, department officials said. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news …
Singapore’s four major telecommunications companies—Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba Telecom—were targeted in a cyber espionage campaign by the state-sponsored group UNC3886 2026-02-25 11:31 OCWorkBench The group’s activities aimed at disrupting critical services in Singapore were first publicly disclosed in July 2025. On February 9, 2026, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo revealed for the first time that all four telcos had …
News brief: Nation-state hackers active on the global stage 2026-02-20 19:15 TechTarget The world can be a dangerous place, and the nation-state hackers targeting critical infrastructure aren't making it any safer. In fact, the number of cyberattacks threatening the nation's infrastructure is escalating. The "IBM X-Force 2025 …
Why Singapore’s recent telco breach demands a strategic rethink 2026-02-20 07:37 iTnews Asia The recent disclosure by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore regarding "Operation Cyber Guardian" revealed a sobering reality. For months, the networks of local operators Singtel, StarHub, M1, and SIMBA were systematically compromised by the …
ORB Networks Leverages Compromised IoT Devices and SOHO Routers to Mask Cyberattacks 2026-02-12 16:52 GBHackers Operational Relay Box (ORB) networks are covert, mesh-based infrastructures used by advanced threat actors to hide the true origin of their cyberattacks. Built from compromised Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers, …
Budget 2026: Singapore expects security-related expenditure to rise in coming years 2026-02-12 14:17 The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Singapore expects its security-related expenditures to rise in the coming years, as it strives to keep itself safe and secure in a more dangerous world. The city-state will also strengthen its collective cyberdefence capabilities by deepening …
singapore Budget 2026: Defence spending kept at 3% of GDP amidst a 'more dangerous' world 2026-02-12 13:56 Asiaone Singapore is expected to keep defence spending at around three per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), but is prepared to spend more if the need arises, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, made the announcement …
Palo Alto Networks closes $25bn acquisition of CyberArk 2026-02-12 11:41 Verdict Palo Alto Networks has finalised its previously announced $25bn worth acquisition of CyberArk, a move intended to incorporate identity security into its core platform strategy. The transaction, originally announced in July 2025, entitles CyberArk …
Palo Alto Networks Integrates CyberArk to Combat Identity-Based Threats 2026-02-12 06:57 The Fast Mode Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, announced the completion of its acquisition of CyberArk, establishing Identity Security as a core pillar of its platformization strategy. The addition of the CyberArk Identity Security Platform enables …
Singapore Mounts Largest-Ever Coordinated Cyber Defense 2026-02-11 22:02 Bank Information Security Singapore Signals Heightened Vigilance Against State-Linked Threat Actors Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 11, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Singapore said it carried out its largest-ever coordinated cyber defense operation against a threat actor …
Singapore Takes Down Chinese Hackers Targeting Telco Networks 2026-02-11 01:39 Infosecurity Magazine The Singapore government disrupted cyber-attacks attributed to Chinese-nexus cyber threat group UNC3886 which targeted the country’s four telecommunications operators. The law enforcement operation, dubbed Operation Cyber Guardian, spanned from the summer …
China-linked APT UNC3886 targets Singapore telcos 2026-02-10 16:20 Security Affairs China-linked APT UNC3886 targets Singapore telcos China-linked group UNC3886 targeted Singapore ’s telecom sector in a cyber espionage campaign, Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency revealed. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media …
Singapore telcos breached in China-linked cyber espionage campaign 2026-02-10 16:15 Help Net Security Singapore’s four major telecommunications companies were hit by a coordinated cyber espionage campaign last year, the country’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) has revealed. An advanced persistent threat group known as UNC3886 has probed deep into the networks …
Singapore spent 11 months booting China-linked snoops out of telco networks 2026-02-10 14:14 The Register Singapore spent almost a year flushing a suspected China-linked espionage crew out of its telecom networks in what officials describe as the country's largest cyber defense operation to date. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore said advanced …
Chinese Hackers Target Singapore Telecoms in Edge Device Compromise Campaign 2026-02-10 11:08 GBHackers A massive, eleven-month campaign to root out sophisticated attackers from the nation’s critical infrastructure. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) revealed details of “Operation CYBER GUARDIAN,” …
Singapore mounts largest ever cyber operation to oust APT actor 2026-02-10 06:56 Computer Weekly Singapore’s cyber security authorities have revealed details of an eleven-month, multi-agency campaign to purge an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor from the networks of the country’s four major telecoms operators.Codenamed Operation Cyber Guardian …
Chinese Hackers Attacking Singapore’s Telecommunications Sector to Compromise Edge Devices 2026-02-10 05:45 Cyber Security News Singapore’s telecommunications sector has recently been the target of a highly sophisticated cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as UNC3886. The details of this extensive intrusion were formally …
Singapore: Operation Cyber Guardian Boosts Telecom Resilience 2026-02-10 04:15 OpenGov Asia Singapore has stepped up its cyber defence posture following a series of sophisticated attacks on its critical information infrastructure, with authorities warning that state-linked threat actors are becoming more persistent and capable of disrupting …
China-Linked UNC3886 Targets Singapore Telecom Sector in Cyber Espionage Campaign 2026-02-10 01:52 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananFeb 09, 2026Cyber Espionage / Virtualization The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore on Monday revealed that the China-nexus cyber espionage group known as UNC3886 targeted its telecommunications sector. "UNC3886 had …
UNC3886 Cyberattack in Singapore Triggers Largest Ever National Cybersecurity Response 2026-02-09 18:49 Fintech News Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Four of Singapore’s primary telco operators: M1, Starhub, Singtel and Simba were targeted in a cyberattack carried out by UNC3886, described as a “China-nexus espionage group …
Singapore says China-linked hackers targeted telecom providers in major spying campaign 2026-02-09 14:51 The Record Singapore authorities said Monday that a sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group carried out a targeted campaign against all four of the country’s major telecommunications operators. In a statement, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) …
Singapore’s telcos team up to counter major cyberattack 2026-02-09 14:51 TelecomTV Singapore’s four infrastructure-based mobile operators – Singtel, M1, Simba Telecom, and StarHub – were all targeted as part of a major and coordinated cyberattack last year that was thwarted by the island state’s security agencies. The Cyber Security …
S’pore mounts largest cybersecurity op against UNC3886, more than 100 cyberdefenders activated 2026-02-09 08:53 The Straits Times SINGAPORE - More than 100 cyberdefenders from six government agencies and four local telcos are involved in the fight against cyberespionage group UNC3886, making the coordinated countermeasures Singapore’s largest to date. Operation Cyber Guardian was …
How S’pore defended its telcos against cyber espionage group UNC3886: A timeline 2026-02-09 08:53 The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Four local telcos were targeted in the 2025 attack by advanced persistent threat actor UNC3886, which set off Singapore’s largest cybersecurity operation that involved more than 100 defenders from the telcos and six government agencies. Here’s …
Singapore's four telcos targeted in cyber attack 2026-02-09 08:35 Telecompaper Singapore's Cyber Security Agency (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have disclosed details of a large-scale, multi-agency cybersecurity operation to counter a sustained cyber campaign targeting the country's …
singapore 4 telcos targeted in cyber attack by threat group, no sensitive data leaked 2026-02-09 06:05 Asiaone Singapore's four major telecom operators — Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba — are under threat from cyber espionage group UNC3886. The foreign actor targeted the telecommunications sector in 2025 but did not succeed in stealing any personal or sensitive …
Singapore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyber espionage group UNC3886 2026-02-09 05:14 The Business Times Singapore [SINGAPORE] All four major telcos in Singapore came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886, whose activities to disrupt critical services in Singapore were first made public in July 2025. No sensitive data was accessed or …
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