Most common scams in Singapore 2024

In 2024, e-commerce scams were the most common type of scam in Singapore, with around ****** cases reported. Job scams also represented a prevalent form of fraud in the country, with over ***** cases reported. 

Phishing threat in Singapore

In Singapore, around *********** different phishing URLs with a .SG domain were detected in 2022. The highest number of phishing URLs was recorded the previous year, with around ***********. Phishing attacks can take many forms, such as corporate e-mail compromise (CEC), mass phishing, or smishing. These phishing e-mails represent a crucial risk for businesses. They can also lead to ransomware infections, which have also increased in recent years. 

Data breaches

Companies and governments are increasingly relying on technology to collect, analyze, and store personal data. This can lead to potential risks when such data is affected by cyber incidents. In Singapore, the number of exposed data points per thousand people reached ** in 2022. Over the same period, around ************data sets were reported as leaked in the country.