In Singapore, they decided to take measures against cyber attacks even before they were committed

The Singapore parliament approved the “Law on the Unlawful Use of Computers”, which allows the government to prevent cyber attacks on critical objects of the country's infrastructure, reports Securitylab .

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Singapore, from now on, government organizations have the right to entrust the relevant organizations or individuals to take measures against cyber attacks even before it is committed, as well as “order” preventing measures against the alleged cyberseches.

Kiberataki can pose a serious threat to the country, so non -compliance with the law or impede its implementation is a crime that may entail a prison imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of 50 thousand Singapore dollars (approximately 41 thousand US dollars).

The legislative amendment provides the government with more opportunities for working with interested parties in order to take timely measures against critical infrastructure cyberosis.

In addition, the amendments give the Minister of the Interior the authority to fight cyber attacks in areas such as ground transport, aviation and shipping, in addition to banking, finance and public transport.

Prior to the adoption of amendments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, measures could only after a perfect attack on such infrastructure facilities that may affect the country's economy and security.

The law itself was renamed the "Law on the illegal use of computers and cybersecurity" (Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act).