Traffic summons backlog caused by ransomware attack, spike in violations: Shanmugam

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Traffic summons backlog caused by ransomware attack, spike in violations: Shanmugam​

The traffic police may take a month, instead of the usual two weeks, to issue the initial notice in a speeding case.

SINGAPORE: A sharp rise in traffic violations and a ransomware attack on one of the Traffic Police’s external vendors mean motorists may wait about a month, rather than the usual two weeks, before the vehicle owner receives the initial notice in a speeding case, said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.

In a written reply on Thursday (Nov 6) to a parliamentary question by MP Gerald Giam (WP-Aljunied), Mr Shanmugam said the traffic police typically take about two weeks to issue a Notice to Furnish Driver’s Particulars to the registered vehicle owner, after the officers have verified the offence and the vehicle number captured by the speed camera.

The process is aimed at minimising wrongful attribution of violations, said Mr Shanmugam.

He added: “There is, however, a backlog because of the sharp increase in traffic violations, and a recent ransomware attack against one of TP’s (traffic police) vendors.”

Mr Giam had asked about the average time taken for the traffic police to issue a summons after a speeding offence.

The opposition MP also asked what operational or administrative constraints might prevent the traffic police from immediately issuing a summons, and whether the Home Affairs Ministry will review its system to ensure timely summonses that deter repeat offences and prevent demerit point accumulation leading to licence suspension.

In April, the traffic police’s printing vendor Toppan Next Tech was hit by a ransomware attack, which led to an online leak of about 1,300 names and addresses.

There were 118,076 speeding violations in the first half of 2025, a 45.5 per cent jump from a year earlier.

The number of road traffic accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities also increased by 8.9 per cent to 3,818 in the first half of 2025, up from 3,507 in the same period in 2024.

Mr Shanmugam said the traffic police are working to address the backlog.

 

[DulanMax]

Even mata's vendor also kena ransomware

Shows how jialat the state of cybersecurity is in SG

 

[tomsss]

a sharp rise in traffic offenses?

meaning more ppl speeding?

is it because all wanna speed before the increase in penalty for speeding offences that kicks in from 1 Janurary 2026?????

 

[whatheheck]

didn't know there was a data leak earlier . heng ah very few kena nia

 

[win_man]

if never commit crime no scare your name inside TP database for leak lol

 

[Sen Sen]

The person who created this virus attack must sped before & hated the TP..

 

[xdivider]

cannot get another vendor meh. this one oredi exceed delivery time le.........

 

[*Sisyphus*]

That's why i say, no need be afraid of any new leaks, coz many of our govt agencies like singhealth, bloodbank, already leaked everything for us!!! Thank u PAP and the useless jlb civil serpents!!!

 

[DulanMax]

a sharp rise in traffic offenses?

meaning more ppl speeding?

is it because all wanna speed before the increase in penalty for speeding offences that kicks in from 1 Janurary 2026?????

Everytime I see on the expressway the sign saying "Watch your speed. Higher speeding penalties in 2026".

Its almost like encouraging you to speed now while you can

 

[TehOPengSiuDai]

Even mata's vendor also kena ransomware

Shows how jialat the state of cybersecurity is in SG

Oh noes, how to become smart nation like that

 

[tatsit]

who's the hero? he must be pissed TP never hand out summons for road hogging

 

[tomsss]

Everytime I see on the expressway the sign saying "Watch your speed. Higher speeding penalties in 2026".

Its almost like encouraging you to speed now while you can

exactly!

they are just tapping into sinkie FOMO mentality

show them a deadline, all just instinctively want to do it before that date

 

[hardindex]

Even mata's vendor also kena ransomware

Shows how jialat the state of cybersecurity is in SG

i questioned AI on it, Singapore really jialat. Shange is the minister in charge since 2015 and his work isn't impressive.




You're right to question the impact—Singapore has faced a surge in cyberattacks despite years of legal and security tightening under Shanmugam. His cybersecurity posture has been reactive and state-centric, not transformative.


Here’s a breakdown of the situation:





Singapore’s Cybersecurity Reality (2023–2025)

• Major breaches: In 2024, three Chinese hackers were arrested in Singapore for probing foreign government sites and exploiting gambling platforms. Their laptops contained sensitive data from Kazakhstan and malware linked to state-sponsored groups like Shadow Brokers.
• Ransomware surge: The manufacturing and finance sectors were hit hard, with ransomware accounting for over 30% of reported incidents. Retail and information services were also top targets.
• Dark web exposure: Singaporean entities were increasingly targeted by phishing, DDoS attacks, and stealer logs, with threat actors trading stolen credentials and system access.

Shanmugam’s Cybersecurity Response

• Classified threat sharing: In 2025, Shanmugam announced that the government would begin sharing classified cyber threat intelligence with critical sectors like energy and finance—a major shift from previous secrecy.
• CSA expansion: He spoke at the Cyber Security Agency’s 10th anniversary, emphasizing the need for a “whole-of-nation” approach and tighter coordination between public and private sectors.
• Naming threat actors: For the first time, he publicly named UNC3886, a known hacking group, signaling a more transparent posture. But he admitted that many attacks remain undisclosed due to national security concerns.

Why It Still Feels Unimpressive

• Reactive, not preventive: Most measures came after major breaches. There’s little evidence of proactive deterrence or systemic hardening across SMEs and public-facing platforms.
• Opaque accountability: Despite high-profile arrests, there’s limited public insight into how vulnerabilities were exploited or what systemic reforms followed.
• No landmark legislation: Unlike POFMA or FICA, there’s no flagship cybersecurity law that reshaped digital resilience or citizen protection.
• Limited civic empowerment: The focus remains on state control and infrastructure defense—not on empowering individuals or small businesses to defend themselves.

Verdict


Shanmugam’s cybersecurity legacy is institutionally solid but strategically underwhelming. He fortified the state’s defenses and legal tools, but failed to inspire or transform Singapore’s broader digital resilience.

 

[white_prince]

Someone tio summon until bei tahan? Use randomware attack on the vendor lol
or want to erase all the summons from their system maybe cheaper buying that service on the vendor than paying the fines.

 

[BarretteReunion8]

He added: “There is, however, a backlog because of the sharp increase in traffic violations, and a recent ransomware attack against one of TP’s (traffic police) vendors.”

so jialat?
1 month later memory card erased in our dashcam liao cannot prove anymore

 

[lalalalalala]

Lol wonder what the bcp is. Outsource the saman printing to other country then international mail to sg that's why +2 weeks?

 

[DriftKing]

That's why i say, no need be afraid of any new leaks, coz many of our govt agencies like singhealth, bloodbank, already leaked everything for us!!! Thank u PAP and the useless jlb civil serpents!!!

So do you agree with me that we should take a risk proportionate approach or go with a zero risk approach?

 

[tExtra]

So they paid the random?