Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, has unveiled its ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report, revealing that Singapore’s technology and healthcare sectors are prime targets for malware attacks. The report indicates that cybercriminals are focusing on high-value industries, exploiting the shift towards hybrid work models and increased reliance on mobile, IoT, and OT technologies.
The report highlights that 67% of mobile and 70% of IoT attacks in Singapore target the technology sector, whilst the healthcare sector accounts for one-fifth of global attacks. This underscores the significant exposure of these critical industries to cyber threats. Heng Mok, CISO-in-Residence at Zscaler, emphasised the need for a “Zero Trust everywhere approach” to mitigate these risks.
Globally, there has been a 67% increase in Android malware, with Singapore-originated attacks primarily targeting the US. The report also identified 239 malicious apps on the Google Play Store, downloaded over 42 million times, often disguised as productivity tools.
Zscaler’s findings stress the importance of robust security measures to protect against the evolving threat landscape. The company’s Zero Trust architecture aims to safeguard users, devices, and applications through continuous verification and policy enforcement. As cyber threats grow in sophistication, organisations must adapt to protect their critical infrastructure and data.
