Singapore military helps battle cyberattack:, says minister


The Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore. Chan described the cyberattack as 'one example of the emerging threats' that the military has to handle, the reports said. — Bloomberg

SINGAPORE: Units in Singapore's military have been called in to help combat a cyberattack against critical infrastructure, the country's defence minister said on July 19 – a hack attempt attributed to an espionage group experts have linked to China.

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said these select units will work with the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) in a united government response to the threat, local media reported.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Canada privacy watchdog expands probe into X, cites Grok deepfakes
Verizon offers $20 credit to customers affected by massive wireless outage
SiFive to adopt Nvidia technology for speedy links between chips
German AI startup Parloa triples valuation to $3 billion in latest fundraise
Xiaomi packs new Note 15 series with enhanced battery life and durability; priced from RM799
AI video startup Higgsfield hits $1.3 billion valuation with latest funding
India warns Apple it will proceed with antitrust case after company plays for time
Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month
Spotify to raise monthly subscription price to $12.99 in select markets
Analysis-US stocks leadership showing signs of broadening beyond tech

Others Also Read