China-linked group allegedly hacks SingTel, Bloomberg News reports

A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Volt Typhoon, reportedly breached Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) in June as part of a broader cyber campaign targeting telecom companies and critical infrastructure globally.

SingTel confirmed that malware was detected during the breach but assured there was no data exfiltrated or service disruption. The company took immediate action, reporting the incident to authorities, though it could not confirm if the breach was the same event mentioned in media reports.

Chinese officials have denied involvement in the attack, with a spokesperson asserting that China opposes all forms of cyberattacks. Volt Typhoon, previously linked to cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure, is believed to have used this incident as a test for potential future attacks on US telecom firms. The breach highlights the growing concerns over Chinese cyber activities targeting global critical infrastructure.