Simba Telecom

Profile narrative

Simba Telecom (also known as Simba) is a telecommunications provider headquartered in Singapore. It offers voice, data, and connectivity services to customers within the country. The company operates in the competitive Singapore telecom market. It serves both consumer and enterprise segments, providing solutions for mobile, broadband, and enterprise networking. As part of the nation's communications infrastructure, Simba Telecom contributes to Singapore's digital connectivity.

In early 2026, Simba Telecom was identified as one of the four major telecom operators targeted by the cyber‑espionage group UNC3886, which employed zero‑day exploits and rootkits to gain persistent access to network backbone systems. A comparable intrusion in mid‑2025 also involved UNC3886 targeting Simba Telecom alongside Singtel, StarHub, and M1, resulting in the exfiltration of limited technical data but no disruption of services or access to personal information. The two reported intrusions occurred roughly eight months apart, indicating a sustained threat to the telecommunications sector. Following these incidents, the company acknowledged the broader threat landscape, including DDoS attacks, malware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats, and stressed its reliance on defense‑in‑depth security controls and cooperation with government agencies and industry experts to strengthen resilience. These events underscore Simba Telecom's role as a key telecommunications provider in Singapore and its participation in national cybersecurity initiatives.

Incidents

2 incidents linked to this organisation.