Advisories

Information on high-impact cybersecurity activity affecting Singapore

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Joint Advisory on Protecting Yourself from Malicious QR Codes
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) would like to remind the public of the dangers of malicious Quick Response (QR) codes and the measures individuals can take to protect themselves.
Joint Advisory on Protecting Yourself from Malicious QR Codes
Joint Technical Advisory on LockBit 3.0
This joint advisory is the result of a collaborative effort between the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF). It highlights the observed Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) employed by LockBit to compromise their victims’ networks and provides some recommended measures for organisations to mitigate the threat posed.
Joint Technical Advisory on LockBit 3.0
Joint Advisory on Protecting Mobile Devices from Malicious Wireless and Wired Connections
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) have issued a joint advisory to highlight the possible means by which mobile devices and the data within can be compromised through malicious wireless and wired connections, and the preventive measures which can be implemented to mitigate such threats.
Joint Advisory on Protecting Mobile Devices from Malicious Wireless and Wired Connections
Cybersecurity Advisory for Online Content Creators
This advisory highlights cyber threats that online content creators may face, and provides guidance on how they can protect themselves.
Cybersecurity Advisory for Online Content Creators
Importance of Using Secure Multi-Factor Authentication Methods
As cyber-attacks become more prevalent and sophisticated, relying solely on passwords to secure users’ online accounts may no longer be sufficient.
Importance of Using Secure Multi-Factor Authentication Methods
Joint Advisory on Tech Support Scams
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and CSA have issued a joint advisory to alert members of the public to a recurring tech support scam modus operandi, and what individuals can do to protect themselves against such scams.
Joint Advisory on Tech Support Scams
Technical Advisory on Secure API Development
As the gateway to data and systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) pose an ongoing security concern. Here’s why and what you can do to make your API more secure.
Technical Advisory on Secure API Development
Joint Advisory on The Dangers Of Downloading Applications From Third Party or Dubious sites
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and CSA have issued a joint advisory to remind the public on the dangers of downloading applications from third party or dubious sites, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Joint Advisory on The Dangers Of Downloading Applications From Third Party or Dubious sites
Protecting Yourself Against Telegram Scams and Securing your Telegram Account
There has been a rising number of local reports involving cybercriminals leveraging Telegram to trick users into sending their one-time password (OTP) or other confidential information or transferring money to the cybercriminals’ accounts.
Protecting Yourself Against Telegram Scams and Securing your Telegram Account
Joint Advisory on Scams Targeting Year-End Online Shopping and Festivities
The Singapore Police Force and CSA have issued a joint advisory to alert the public on scams targeting year-end online shopping and festivities.
Joint Advisory on Scams Targeting Year-End Online Shopping and Festivities
Protecting Yourself and Your Organisation from Data Breaches
A data breach, in relation to personal data, refers to any unauthorised access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification or disposal of personal data.
Protecting Yourself and Your Organisation from Data Breaches
Protecting Your Software from Malicious Third-party Dependencies
There have been reports of cybercriminals creating malicious counterfeits of legitimate dependencies by attempting to populate package manager and container repositories with malicious codes and images.
Protecting Your Software from Malicious Third-party Dependencies
Importance of Securing Your Application Programming Interface (API)
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are vital in today’s highly digitised world as they provide flexibility by simplifying software design, administration ...
Importance of Securing Your Application Programming Interface (API)
Joint Advisory on the Distribution of Ransomware "Deadbolt" Targeting QNAP NAS Devices
The Singapore Police Force and CSA have issued a joint advisory to alert the public on the distribution of ransomware "Deadbolt" targeting QNAP NAS devices.
Joint Advisory on the Distribution of Ransomware "Deadbolt" Targeting QNAP NAS Devices
[SingCERT] Advisory on Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Affecting D-Link DIR-800 Series Routers
On 8th and 12th September 2017, security researchers publicly disclosed details of multiple vulnerabilities affecting D-Link DIR-800 series of routers. ...
[SingCERT] Advisory on Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Affecting D-Link DIR-800 Series Routers
Importance of Proper Segregation and Management of Enterprise Data
There has been a rising number of reports involving enterprises falling victim to cyber incidents due to a lack of proper management of enterprise data and segregation of such data from employees' personal accounts.
Importance of Proper Segregation and Management of Enterprise Data
Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Posture Amidst Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
There have been warnings of increased cyber threats globally arising from the recent cyber-attacks on Ukraine and the developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Posture Amidst Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Importance of Using Strong Passwords, and Ways to Safeguard Your Passwords and Accounts
Passwords provide the first line of defence against any unauthorised access to your devices and online accounts. They act as a form of authentication and restrict cybercriminals from having direct access to your accounts by preventing any possible misuse.
Importance of Using Strong Passwords, and Ways to Safeguard Your Passwords and Accounts
Protecting Your Website From Cyber-Attacks
Cyber-attacks against websites are perennial threats that any organisation with an online presence should guard against.
Protecting Your Website From Cyber-Attacks
Joint Advisory on Magniber Ransomware Distributed Through Fake Windows Operating System (OS) Updates
Singapore Police Force (SPF) and CSA have issued a joint advisory to alert the public on a Magniber ransomware variant which is reported to be distributed through websites offering pirated or cracked software such as fake Windows OS updates.
Joint Advisory on Magniber Ransomware Distributed Through Fake Windows Operating System (OS) Updates

Report a Cybersecurity Incident

SingCERT encourages the reporting of cybersecurity incidents as it enables us to better understand the scope and nature of cyber incidents in Singapore. This will enable us to issue alerts or advisories on relevant threats, and assist a broader range of individuals and organisations.
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