Singapore’s SPH media hit by cyberattacks, personal database exposed

Singapore's prominent media company, SPH Media, recently fell victim to cyberattacks that exposed sensitive personal information. The attacks targeted five of the company's systems, compromising approximately 9% of its personal database. SPH Media reassured the public that no credit card details, financial information, or customer account credentials were stolen during the incident.

The cyberattacks affected two groups of systems. The first group contained predominantly email addresses, along with some names, mailing addresses, and phone numbers. The second group involved unauthorized access to systems that did not store personal data. In response to the breaches, SPH Media took immediate action to secure the affected systems. The company also enlisted the help of external cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the breaches.

In addition to their internal response, SPH Media promptly reported the incident to relevant authorities, including the Personal Data Protection Commission, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority. They also filed a police report regarding the matter. Furthermore, the company informed all impacted parties about the incident and advised them on necessary precautions to safeguard their personal information. An advisory has been posted on SPH Media's main website page to keep the public informed.