Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Chinese cyber-spies breached all of Singapore's telcos
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Feb 11, 2026 A China-linked campaign that compromised all major Singapore telcos is discussed. New Windows 11 security options and Intel confidential computing updates are covered. A large stalkerware data leak and GRU information warfare unit mapping by researchers are highlighted. Other items include Discord age checks, FTC warnings to data brokers, and multinational cybercrime arrests.
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Widespread Telco Compromise In Singapore
- A Chinese cyber espionage group breached all four of Singapore's major telcos using firewall zero-days and rootkits.
- The attackers maintained persistence and required 11 months of remediation to evict, indicating deep access and long-term espionage capability.
Turn On Windows 11 Security Features
- Enable Baseline Security Mode and runtime integrity protections in Windows 11 to limit tampering.
- Use Windows User Transparency and Consent to force app prompts for sensitive resource access and reduce silent permissions.
Confidential Computing Upgrades And Audit Findings
- Intel's Trust Domain Extensions 1.5 adds live migration and partitioning for confidential computing in the cloud.
- Google's audit found 35 flaws before release, showing complex hardware features need rigorous external review.