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Statistics of Internet Banking Scams Caused by Compromises to Smartphones by Malware

Debated in Parliament on 9 Jan 2024.

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Dr. Tan Wu Meng asked the Minister for Home Affairs about the number of internet banking scams since 2022 caused by smartphone malware and the operating system breakdown.
From January 2022 to November 2023, there were about 2,000 reports of victims downloading malware onto their phones.
All reported cases involved compromised Android devices, with no cases detected involving iOS devices.

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Tan Wu Meng

#1

Dr Tan Wu Meng asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) since 2022, how many of the reported Internet banking scams are caused by compromises to smartphones by malware; and (b) what is the percentage breakdown of the operating systems used in the compromised smartphones.

K Shanmugam

#2

From January 2022 to November 2023, the Police received about 2,000 reports of victims having downloaded malware onto their phones. The cases reported involved compromise of Android devices. Police have yet to detect cases involving iOS devices.

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Dr. Tan Wu Meng asked the Minister for Home Affairs about the number of internet banking scams since 2022 caused by smartphone malware and the operating system breakdown.
From January 2022 to November 2023, there were about 2,000 reports of victims downloading malware onto their phones.
All reported cases involved compromised Android devices, with no cases detected involving iOS devices.

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