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Singapore Military Helps Battle Cyberattack: Minister
SINGAPORE, JUL 18 – Singapore faces a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by UNC3886 targeting essential services, with suspected attacks increasing more than fourfold from 2021 to 2024, officials said.
- Singapore is currently facing a serious cyberattack on its critical infrastructure disclosed by Coordinating Minister K. Shanmugam on July 18, 2025.
- The attack is attributed to UNC3886, a highly sophisticated China-linked advanced persistent threat group targeting critical systems and operating stealthily since at least 2022.
- The Cyber Security Agency and military units are collaborating to defend against this persistent attack that exploits residential devices and endangers essential services like power, water, and transport.
- Shanmugam warned that such cyber threats could disrupt banks, airports, and industries, substantially impact Singapore's economy, and undermine national security, noting the government must realistically strengthen cyberdefenses and review trusted vendors.
- China denies involvement and condemns cyberattacks, while the rise in advanced persistent threats highlights the growing global challenge of securing increasingly complex digital infrastructure.
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