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.
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) reported a cybersecurity incident affecting 48 mosques, four madrasahs, and several other institutions on Sep 17. No ransom was paid to the affected vendor, Avelogic. The breach involved Avelogic's human resources and payroll system, impacting organizations across various sectors.
Police were informed, and Avelogic is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident and its broader consequences. MUIS expressed concern over the impact on the affected organizations and their employees, ensuring salaries would continue to be paid on time through alternative arrangements. Avelogic recovered the affected data and engaged independent cybersecurity experts to probe the incident.
Preliminary findings suggest minimal data was taken, with all data in the affected system encrypted for added protection. Ongoing investigations and security checks will determine when the system can safely resume operations. MUIS will continue to support the affected community sector organizations to maintain essential HR and payroll functions without disruption.
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