Singapore's latest push to counter sophisticated digital threats targets critical vulnerabilities arising from emerging artificial intelligence and post-quantum computing. Announced at CyberSG Innovation Day 2026, the public agency backing will support practical trials for innovative tools that restrict autonomous agent activity and trace illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Specifically, the initiative backs projects such as CloudsineAI's software to govern AI agents and BlackScore's platform for investigating crypto-related crime. These efforts ensure defense mechanisms evolve in tandem with high-tech criminal strategies.
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Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam emphasized that modern cybersecurity requires rapid innov…: Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam emphasized that modern cybersecurity requires rapid innovation against artificial intelligence-driven threats.
The CyberCall 2026 initiative is now seeking proposals to resolve challenges like automat…: The CyberCall 2026 initiative is now seeking proposals to resolve challenges like automated intrusion responses and fake aircraft signals.
Eligible submissions for the next innovation call span open categories such as quantum pr…: Eligible submissions for the next innovation call span open categories such as quantum preparedness and must be submitted by January 9, 2027.
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SINGAPORE – AI agents given access to a company’s database could go rogue – changing or deleting records without authorisation – and the company could find out about it only when the damage has been done.
Singapore cybersecurity firm CloudsineAI is developing software that helps companies spot such risks before they deploy such artificial intelligence capabilities.
The software maps what each AI agent can reach, including tools, databases and other agents, so security teams can cut back access where needed.
It also tracks what agents do once they are running and alerts their owners if they break company policies.
CloudsineAI’s project is one of 13 that will share about $5.6 million in funding under CyberCall 2025, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s annual challenge to help companies develop and test new cybersecurity tools.
Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam announced the awards on Nov 10 at CyberSG Innovation Day 2026 at Suntec Convention Centre.
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