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Police warn public against WhatsApp account scams
1+ day, 12+ min ago (290+ words) The police have warned members of the public to be vigilant against a scam variant that targets access to victims' WhatsApp accounts. In an advisory issued on Thursday (March 12), the police said that such cases begin when a scammer attempts…...
14 to be charged for providing fraudulently registered SIM cards; allegedly paid up to $20 per card
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (205+ words) Some 14 persons, aged between 18 and 36, will be charged in court between March 9 and 13 for their alleged involvement in providing fraudulently registered postpaid SIM cards for monetary gains. The 10 men and four women were allegedly offered cash rewards of between $5 and…...
Wi-Fi routers sold in Singapore must have stronger security measures by 2027: Tan Kiat How
1+ week, 4+ day ago (323+ words) Wi-Fi routers sold in Singapore must have stronger security measures by 2027: Tan Kiat How By the end of 2027, all Wi-Fi routers will have to meet higher security standards before they can be sold to Singapore households. This means manufacturers must…...
Underage users in Singapore blocked from downloading apps rated 18+ on Apple's app store
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (296+ words) If you're an iPhone user under the age of 18, you might find the range of apps on the Apple App Store a little more restrictive. Apple's app store has begun blocking users in Singapore from downloading apps rated 18+ should they…...
Malaysian man to be charged over alleged investment scam; victim added to WhatsApp group chat unsolicited
2+ week, 2+ day ago (424+ words) A 24-year-old Malaysian man will be charged in court on Wednesday (Feb 25) for his alleged involvement in a case of investment scam involving losses of over $8,000. Police said in a news release on Tuesday that they received a report of…...
SG Culture Pass-approved date ideas for a Valentine's Day to remember
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (444+ words) Looking for date ideas for Valentine's Day? Why not make use of your SG Culture Pass credits for a fun date that goes beyond the usual coffee and chat? For instance, popular dating app Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) is partnering…...
Drove to Malaysia and received an SMS on outstanding toll fees? It might be a scam
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (374+ words) If you recently drove to Malaysia and receive an SMS from the 'Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)' regarding an outstanding toll payment, do not click on any links in the message, or you may find yourself with a lighter wallet. The…...
Received a WhatsApp text asking you to vote for a friend's child at a dance competition? It might be a scam
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (275+ words) If you find yourself receiving WhatsApp messages from your contacts asking you to vote for a "friend's" child at a dance competition, do not click any links in the message, or you may lose access to your WhatsApp account." The…...
What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's telco infrastructure?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (825+ words) All four of the country's major telcos " Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom " were targeted, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo revealed on Feb 9. "They could deploy more tools to disrupt telecoms and internet services. Everything that requires a…...
4 telcos targeted in cyber attack by threat group, no sensitive data leaked
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (775+ words) 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 customer data, said the Cyber Security…...