Singapore accuses Chinese state-backed hackers of attacking critical infrastructure networks

Singapore’s critical infrastructure is being targeted by a Chinese espionage hacking group, a senior official said Friday. 

In a speech, Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam highlighted the activity of UNC3886, an espionage group that has previously targeted routers and network security devices to infiltrate critical entities. 

“The intent of this threat actor in attacking Singapore is quite clear,” Shanmugan said. “It is going after high value strategic threat targets, vital infrastructure that deliver essential services.”

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