Cybersecurity incident affected 48 mosques, four madrasahs; no ransom paid: MUIS
The incident, which was first reported earlier in the week, involved a human resource and payroll system.
A cybersecurity incident affected the HR and payroll system of Avelogic, a software vendor, impacting 48 mosques, four madrasahs, the Islamic Learning Hub and Management Office (ILHAM), and Mosque-Madrasah-Wakaf Shared Services (MMWSS). The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) reported the incident on September 17, stating that a police report was filed and no ransom was paid.
MUIS prioritized ensuring the affected organizations and their employees receive their salaries on time, as alternative payroll arrangements were already established, and there was no disruption to religious or public-facing services.
MUIS affirmed its commitment to supporting the affected community sector organizations, guaranteeing uninterrupted HR and payroll functions. Meanwhile, Avelogic continued its investigation, recovered the compromised data, and enlisted independent cybersecurity experts to further assess the incident. Based on the ongoing investigation, there is no evidence to suggest a large amount of data was taken from the system.
The data stored in the affected system is encrypted as an added security measure. Investigations and security checks are still underway, and the system will only resume operations once all necessary safeguards and checks have been completed.
Written by urgent.news from Mothership's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
