Interpol’s Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment report, released on June 17, covers cybercrime data from January 2024 to March 2025 across 18 member countries [1, 2, 3].
In 2024 alone, more than 6.5 billion cyber threats were detected and mitigated throughout the region, marking a significant increase in digital attacks [1, 2, 3]. Online scams and phishing topped the list of reported cybercrimes, employing techniques like spear-phishing, SMS phishing, and AI-generated messages to lure victims [1, 2, 3].
A third of the surveyed countries reported over 10,000 cases of online scams, some incurring losses exceeding US$100,000 (S$128,300) per case [1, 2, 3]. Singapore, in particular, faced major financial impacts in 2025, with $913.1 million lost through 37,308 scam reports [1, 2, 3].
Other prevalent cyber threats include information-stealer malware, banking trojans, ransomware, misinformation, deepfake-related crimes, and business email compromise [1, 2, 3]. To combat these, 66.7% of member countries have adopted AI tools for predictive analysis, digital forensics, and threat detection [1, 2, 3]. Some governments have also bolstered cybercrime laws and invested in capabilities such as specialised law enforcement units and digital forensics infrastructure [1, 2, 3].
Interpol called for a whole-of-society approach to strengthen digital defenses, urging improved cloud security, ongoing user education, and real-time threat intelligence sharing between governments and industry partners [1, 2, 3].
