SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore has seen a surge in cyberattacks since September this year, with the average monthly number of reported cyber incidents rising to three times the January to August average, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) said.
The agency said it was closely monitoring the developments and urged organisations to take immediate measures to strengthen their cyber defences amid increasing attempts by threat actors to exploit vulnerabilities and inadequately secured systems.
"These incidents do not appear to be part of coordinated campaigns targeting Singapore but reflect a broader global trend of opportunistic attacks.
"Some incidents have also involved compromised third-party suppliers, underscoring the importance of managing supply-chain risks," it said in a statement on Friday.
CSA noted that threat actors' growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) could further accelerate the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, and reduce the time organisations have to secure their systems.
It emphasised that cyberattacks are increasingly opportunistic with threat actors actively scanning the Internet for vulnerable systems. This leaves organisations at risk even if they are not specifically targeted.
The agency has briefed all critical information infrastructure (CII) sectors and is working closely with CII owners to strengthen their cyber defences.
"CSA has also engaged key trade associations and chambers to help businesses understand the evolving threats and take appropriate preventive measures," it added. -- BERNAMA
