Singapore to launch protective DNS to block phishing and malware

Singapore unveiled a refreshed national cybersecurity strategy that includes a Protective Domain Name Service (PDNS) to automatically block access to malware and phishing sites. The system is expected to go live next year and will be run by the National Cybersecurity Command Centre.

• PDNS automatically blocks phishing and malware sites at the ISP level
• The system is expected to launch next year
• Singapore joins Britain, Australia and Estonia with similar defences
• The strategy also calls for AI to help defenders track cyber incidents