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# Cybercriminals selling personal data of Singaporeans on dark web
- URL: https://www.techstories.co/cybercriminals-selling-personal-data-of-sporeans-on-dark-web/
- Published: 2024-07-10T13:32:25.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-14T00:32:13.000Z
- Description: Poor online habits to blame for theft of data.
- Author: Paul Mah
- Tags: Cyber Security

Cybercriminals are selling the personal information of Singaporeans on the dark web for money.

According to a report on 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘖𝘯𝘦, stolen data include sensitive data such as biometric info, fingerprints and facial data.

**Poor online habits**

This state of affairs was attributed to bad online habits and a lack of awareness. Once obtained from hapless users, the data is then sold for financial gains.

The report didn't mention it, but here are some potential ways data are stolen.

- Application for fake jobs.
- Participation in lucky draws.
- Innocuous online polls and games.

**Money for your Singpass**

Another coveted digital asset would undoubtedly be access to Singpass accounts.

As reported separately by CNA last year, a Singaporean man give up his Singpass account details for opening a bank account for SG$8,000.

- Account used to launder SG$220,000.
- Dealt with under Computer Misuse Act.
- He was scammed too - and never got paid.

What active steps do you take to protect your personal information?

Read the Asia One story [here](https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/stolen-singaporean-digital-identities-sold-dark-web-8-huge-spike-such-data-being-offered?ref=techstories.co).