The websites mimic typical news publications and are unlikely to raise suspicion to the untrained eye.
SINGAPORE – The authorities on Oct 22 ordered the blocking of 10 fake websites linked to foreign actors that could potentially be used to carry out disinformation campaigns against Singapore.
Although the websites have not mounted any hostile information campaign against Singapore, they could potentially be used to do so in future, said MHA in response to media queries. “It is therefore in the public interest to take pre-emptive action against them.” MHA and IMDA said zaobaodaily.com and singaporeinfomap.com use domain names that closely resemble legitimate Singapore-related websites, carrying content that could mislead audiences into thinking it reflects local opinions or official positions.
The site also published commentaries on socio-political issues, including one that falsely alleged that Singapore had allowed other countries to conduct their biological warfare research activities here, the authorities added. Overseas cases have shown how malicious foreign actors have maintained inauthentic news platforms to spread false narratives to sway the target population’s views and advance their own interests, said the agencies.
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