Cybersecurity

OpenClaw’s rapid rise exposes ‘shadow AI’ risks in Singapore firms

The tool’s intrusive nature makes it unsuitable for use at an enterprise level, industry experts say

The move comes after cyberattackers infected more than 2,700 digital devices – including routers and baby monitors – in Singapore last year.
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Budget 2026: Singapore mandates stricter security for home routers, raises bar for critical infrastructure

The measures aim to better protect consumers from cyberthreats and raise baseline national cybersecurity standards

With digital scams on a steep rise, organisations must enhance identity verification methods while ensuring privacy protection.
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New security layers are essential when a single data breach can trigger a cascading impact across banks and providers of critical services

AI agents are increasingly handling almost every aspect of a cyberattack, with humans stepping in only for strategic decisions.

‘Not how humans act’: How agentic AI is changing cyberattacks

The only viable defence is to fight fire with fire

Much of the selling has come on new AI tools released by companies like Anthropic, OpenAI and Alphabet.

Cyber stocks slide as Anthropic unveils Claude security tool

[CHICAGO] Shares of cybersecurity software companies tumbled Friday (Feb 20) after Anthropic introduced a new security feature into its Claude artificial intelligence model.

Attackers often exploit smaller or less-protected companies to gain access to larger systems, but many companies lack the resources or expertise to handle advanced cyberthreats, PM Wong notes.
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In addition to physical attacks, the Republic is also vulnerable to cyberthreats

In cybersecurity, information on a system's architecture is often more valuable than customer data.

Telecoms networks must be ready to defend against cyberattacks

Communications networks are far more than just commercial assets; they are critical national infrastructure that must be protected

In a Feb 10 report, the Public Accounts Committee also highlighted recurring lapses in procurement and contract management, as well as the need to strengthen supervisory oversight.

Singapore’s public accounts watchdog stresses importance of modernising public sector IT systems

Privileged access management is the control and protection of accounts that have enhanced access beyond that of a standard user

Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack, but no sensitive data was accessed or exfiltrated. Critical systems were also not compromised.

Singapore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyber espionage group UNC3886

While no sensitive data was stolen, the campaign cannot be taken lightly, says Minister Josephine Teo