Over 500 fake websites impersonating MHA, 7 Home Team agencies including SPF & SCDF taken down
No evidence the fake websites were used to perpetrate scams or phish for information.
Over 500 fake websites impersonating the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and seven Home Team agencies were taken down, according to a press release from MHA on Aug. 12. The fake websites, which replicated the official branding and content of MHA and the affected agencies, were detected by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) on Aug.
10 and removed by Aug. 11. The seven agencies targeted were HTX, SPF, CNB, SCDF, ICA, SPS, and HTA. MHA stated that there was no evidence of scams, phishing attempts, or unauthorized access to systems through these fake websites. The ministry advised the public to remain vigilant when accessing websites impersonating MHA or Home Team agencies, emphasizing the importance of verifying website addresses, looking for irregularities, and accessing government services through official channels.
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