Singapore Blocks 10 Foreign Websites to Counter Information Threats

The government has taken action against sites posing as local platforms, citing potential for hostile information campaigns.

The Singapore government has blocked 10 websites set up by foreign actors, which authorities believe could be used for hostile information campaigns.
These sites masquerade as Singaporean platforms by using local-sounding domain names and content, some of which is generated by AI.
Experts warn that these websites are part of a long-term strategy by foreign entities to build credibility and influence local audiences.
The Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act is under review to enable preemptive action against such websites in the future.
Investigations revealed that the websites are linked to global networks of inauthentic sites, previously involved in influence campaigns in other countries.