The Singapore government has officially confirmed a sophisticated cyber-espionage operation targeting the nation’s core telecommunications infrastructure. Investigations reveal that the notorious Chinese-linked hacking group, UNC3886, breached four of the country’s major telecom service providers: Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba Telecom.

The breach was not an isolated incident but part of an extensive, months-long campaign aimed at destabilizing or extracting strategic intelligence from Singapore’s connectivity network. Known for targeting high-value infrastructure, the UNC3886 group utilized advanced tactics to remain undetected for a prolonged period, raising serious concerns over regional cybersecurity.

Despite the gravity of the intrusion, authorities have assured the public that essential services remained functional throughout the incident. Crucially, the government stated that no personal subscriber data was compromised. Security protocols have been significantly upgraded to prevent future incursions, while investigators continue to trace the full extent of the group’s activities.