Singapore's cyber regulator releases updated app safety rules that add four new security areas to protect your money in banking and financial apps.
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Singapore has created stricter safety rules for mobile apps that handle money, like banking apps. These new rules focus on protecting your data when it travels over the internet, using strong codes to lock up your information, and making sure the app's code is safe. App makers should follow these rules to keep your money and personal details secure.
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👍 👎 Vote ↓Singapore’s mobile app security gets a boost with new guidelines to protect your money and data.
On 14 October 2024, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) released new rules for making mobile apps safer.
These new rules are called Safe App Standard 2.0 (SAS 2.0).
It is an update to the first set of rules from January 2024.
The new rules focus on apps that handle a lot of money, like banking apps.
| Original SAS Areas | New SAS v2.0 Areas |
|---|---|
| 1. Authentication | 1. Network Communication |
| 2. Authorisation | 2. Cryptography |
| 3. Data Storage | 3. Code Quality and Exploit Mitigation |
| 4. Anti-Tampering and Anti-Reversing | 4. Platform Interactions |
This new version 2.0 adds four new areas to make apps safer:
These new areas work with the four original areas to make apps even safer.
CSA believes that “Overall, SAS 2.0 will cover security controls in eight key areas to improve mobile security.”
This means apps in Singapore will be better protected against threats like malware and phishing attacks.
CSA wants all app makers in Singapore to follow these new rules.
This is especially important for apps that handle money, like those for banking and financial services.
The new rules can help protect users when they transfer large amounts of money or add new people to pay.
CSA said, “Adoption of this standard will fortify apps against common malware and phishing attacks.”
This means following SAS version 2.0 can help keep your money and information safe when using apps.
If app makers follow SAS 2.0, your apps should become safer to use.
You might feel more confident using apps for money matters.
However, it’s still important to be careful when using any app, especially with money.
Always download apps from official stores and keep them updated.
These new rules are part of Singapore’s ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity across the country.
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