Singapore firms see region’s sharpest spyware attack surge

Spyware detections in Singapore surged by 111% in 2025, reaching 30,691 incidents, the highest increase in Southeast Asia, where overall detections rose by 18%. Vietnam led the region with 322,821 detections, while Thailand saw a 53% decline. Kaspersky highlighted that threat actors are increasingly targeting sensitive information, urging businesses to enhance cybersecurity measures, including software updates and strong passwords, to mitigate risks associated with spyware attacks.