Cybercrime encompasses the myriad criminal activities that can be carried out using a computer, network, or other digital devices. The most common cybercrimes the Singapore Police Force investigates are ransomware attacks, hacking and website defacement.
We work with other local government and international agencies to stay ahead of cybercrime trends through the Counter Ransomware Task Force (CRTF), set up to bring together Singapore Government agencies across relevant domains to strengthen Singapore’s counter-ransomware efforts. View Singapore’s blueprint to drive efforts to foster a resilient and secure cyber environment, domestically and internationally, to counter the growing ransomware threat.
Singapore is a member of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative, which is committed to building resilience to ransomware and disruption, and continuing to enhance international co-operation. Learn more here.
In Singapore, cybercrime is categorised into two clusters of crimes:
- Cyber-dependent Crime – Offences under the Computer Misuse Act (CMA) in which the computer is a target. This includes offences such as hacking, website defacements, ransomware etc.
- Cyber-enabled Crime – Offences in which the computer was used to facilitate the commission of offence. Examples of cyber-enabled crime include online scams, online harassment and cyber extortion, and other Penal Code offences committed via an online medium.
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Collaboration with Other Agencies |
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Digital Handbook on Differences between the CMA, CS Act and PDPA |
In collaboration with Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), a digital handbook on “Differences between Computer Misuse Act (CMA), Cyber Security Act (CS Act) and Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)” was created. The handbook introduces the three legislations with some case studies and also includes resources from the respective agencies to assist organisations and individuals in better securing their computer systems. |
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SG Cyber Safe Seniors – Flyer and Handbook |
In collaboration with Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the SG Cyber Safe Seniors Flyer and Handbook were produced. The flyer provides bite-sized cyber tips that seniors can adopt to prevent falling prey to online scams and phishing while the sixteen-page handbook provides a comprehensive outline of the various types of cyber threats and tips digitally savvy seniors can adopt in their daily lives. Both the flyer and handbook are available in four languages. |