Singapore sees reported cyber incidents triple since September-Xinhua - 新华网

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The average monthly number of reported cyber incidents in Singapore has tripled since September compared with the January-August average, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) said on Friday.

The CSA said in a statement the incidents did not appear to be part of coordinated campaigns targeting Singapore but reflected a broader global trend of opportunistic attacks.

Some incidents also involved compromised third-party suppliers, highlighting the importance of managing supply-chain risks, it added.

The CSA urged organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses as threat actors increasingly exploit exposed vulnerabilities and poorly secured systems.

The growing use of artificial intelligence by threat actors could further accelerate the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, leaving organizations with less time to secure their systems, it said.

The agency advised organizations to prioritize securing internet-facing systems, promptly patch known vulnerabilities, implement multi-factor authentication and monitor suspicious activities.

It also urged businesses to ensure their business continuity plans were ready for activation in the event of a cyber incident. ■