Tech Life Dealing with cyber attacks
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Aug 12, 2025 David Koh, Chief Executive of the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore, discusses the escalating cyber threats facing Singapore, including a worrying attack on critical infrastructure. He emphasizes the importance of public awareness and international collaboration to combat these sophisticated incursions. The conversation also touches on the challenge of pinpointing cyber-attack origins amid geopolitical tensions. Additionally, there’s a lighthearted exploration of a community's role in recovering lost heirlooms through social media, showcasing technology's impact on personal connections.
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Public Naming Signals Serious Cyber Threats
- Singapore publicly named an APT and announced attacks on its critical infrastructure to inform its people and signal seriousness.
- Commissioner David Koh warned targeted attacks could disrupt essential services and pose national security risks.
What Critical Infrastructure Attacks Could Knock Out
- David Koh listed services at risk, including water, power, hospitals and transport.
- He framed attacks on critical infrastructure as potentially causing major national disruption.
Naming Actors Without State Attribution
- Singapore named the technical threat actor (UNC3886) but avoided explicitly attributing it to a state.
- The government balanced informing the public with diplomatic caution over state links.