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Singapore Threatens Meta With Fines Over Facebook Impersonation Scams

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The Singapore government has given Meta Platforms until the end of this month to introduce stronger safeguards, including facial recognition technology, to combat impersonation scams on Facebook—or face steep fines.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday that Meta could be fined up to S$1 million ($776,639) if it fails to comply “without reasonable excuse.” After the deadline, Meta would face additional penalties of S$100,000 per day until measures are implemented.

The directive, issued Wednesday, follows a surge in scams involving fake ads, accounts, and business pages impersonating government officials. Authorities say incidents of such scams rose sharply between June 2024 and June 2025.

A Meta spokesperson said impersonation and deceptive ads are against company policy, adding: “We remove these when detected.” The spokesperson noted that Meta uses specialized systems to catch fraudulent accounts and “celeb-bait” ads, and works with law enforcement to pursue legal action against scammers.

Earlier this month, Singapore police ordered Meta to step up anti-scam measures on Facebook, but that directive did not include a compliance deadline.

Officials said this is the first enforcement order under Singapore’s Online Criminal Harms Act, which came into effect in February 2024. The law gives regulators new powers to hold platforms accountable for online scams and harmful digital activity.

“While Meta has taken steps to address impersonation scams globally, including in Singapore, the Ministry of Home Affairs and police remain concerned by the prevalence of such scams locally,” the ministry said.

BlackBerry Lifts Revenue Forecast on Strong Cybersecurity Demand

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BlackBerry raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast on Thursday, citing robust demand for its cybersecurity software as businesses step up defenses against rising cyber threats fueled by advances in artificial intelligence.

The Canadian company now expects annual revenue of $519 million to $541 million, up from its previous range of $508 million to $538 million.

BlackBerry reported second-quarter revenue of $129.6 million, topping analysts’ estimates of $122.1 million, according to LSEG data. The company also posted earnings of 2 cents per share, compared with a loss of 3 cents a year earlier.

Enterprises have been investing heavily in cybersecurity software to protect digital infrastructure as hackers exploit new vulnerabilities. This trend has helped BlackBerry’s software business remain resilient even amid a challenging tech spending environment.

Following the announcement, BlackBerry’s U.S.-listed shares rose about 2% in premarket trading.

Collins Aerospace Works to Restore Airline Software After Cyberattack

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Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, said on Wednesday it is working to restore its passenger processing software after a cyber intrusion disrupted airline operations across several European airports.

The company’s MUSE system—which supports passenger check-in, baggage handling, and boarding—was knocked offline on September 19 in what has been identified as a ransomware attack. The disruption caused widespread travel delays and cancellations.

British police confirmed on Wednesday that they had arrested a man in connection with the incident, though investigations remain ongoing.

Berlin airport, one of the affected hubs, said it was still struggling to fully restore its check-in and baggage systems and warned travelers to expect further delays and cancellations.

The Collins Aerospace hack is the latest in a string of cyberattacks in Europe that have triggered significant real-world consequences, underscoring the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to digital threats.