1What is transnational terrorism?
Terrorism that extends beyond national boundaries and / or involves more than one country
2What is an example of transnational terrorism?
Collapse of the World Trade Centre in NY (9/11): 19 terrorists from Al-Qaeda hijacked 4 american jets and crashed them into various locations in the US including the twin towers within 102 minutes to take revenge for America’s military involvement in the MIddle East
3What are cyber threats?
Unauthorised access to online information systems and data
4What’s an example of a cyber threat?
Web defacement where the content or appearance of a webpage is altered such as in 2013 when anonymous hackers defaced Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office website, criticising government policies and advocating for transparency.
5How can individuals be vigilant against transnational terrorism?
Individuals can report suspicious behavior or items to authorities and also prevent themselves from being radicalised
6How can individuals be vigilant against cyberthreats?
People can use strong unique passwords, enable 2FA, keep software updated and be cautious with emails
7What’s an example of how governments can take security measurements within their countries against transnational terrorism?
Implementing laws such as the Internal Security Act (ISA) which safeguards national security, particularly in addressing threats such as terrorism and acts of violence or hatred that exploit racial or religious tensions
8What’s an example of how governments can take security measurements within their countries against cyberthreats?
Countries can establish dedicated agencies such as the Cyber Security Agency which was established in 2015 to overesee and coordinate all aspects of cyber security for the nation
9What’s an example of how cooperation among countries can help protect against transnational terrorism?
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) works with 195 member countries to improve world safety. In 2019, an officer from the SPF was appointed to lead INTERPOL’s Regional Counter-Terrorism Node (RCTN) which encourages transfer of intelligence
10What’s an example of how cooperation among countries can help protect against cyberthreats?
In 2018, officers from Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) took part in a joint operation to crack down on a criminal organisation involved in almost 20 million dollars worth of internet love scams