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The Straits Times - Get latest breaking news, business, sports, lifestyle, tech & multimedia and more news in Singapore, Asia & rest of the world at straitstimes.com. The Straits Times - Get latest breaking news, business, sports, lifestyle, tech & multimedia and more news in Singapore, Asia & rest of the world

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straitstimes.com > life > entertainment > chinese-national-in-south-korea-gets-20-years-for-hacking-accounts-of-bts-jungkook-others

Chinese national in South Korea gets 20 years for hacking accounts of BTS’ Jungkook, others

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (317+ words) Published Aug 22, 2026, 11:20 AM Updated Aug 22, 2026, 11:22 AM SEOUL - The leader of an overseas hacking ring that stole more than 38 billion won (S$34.8 million) by targeting wealthy figures in South Korea was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Aug 20. The Seoul Central…...

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straitstimes.com > tech > singapore-poly-to-offer-ethical-hacking-services-give-students-real-world-experience

Singapore Poly to offer ethical hacking services, give students real-world experience

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (798+ words) Published Aug 19, 2026, 08:31 PM Updated Aug 19, 2026, 08:39 PM SINGAPORE - Singapore Polytechnic has become the first tertiary institution in Singapore to help small and medium-sized enterprises hunt for weaknesses in their computer systems before hackers can exploit them. Known as penetration testing, the…...

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straitstimes.com > world > united-states > us-takes-risky-bet-on-private-pirates-to-combat-cybercrime

US takes risky bet on private ‘pirates’ to combat cybercrime

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (574+ words) Published Aug 15, 2026, 10:27 AM San Francisco – The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of control. President Donald Trump…...