4 in 10 Singaporeans say they've fallen victim to cybercrime, survey finds: A local survey revealed that 40% of residents surveyed had experienced cybercrime. 25% of respondents said they had experienced at least one instance of cybercrime in the past year.
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Survey Overview
- Conductor: Local non-profit SG Her Empowerment (SHE)
- Timeline: Conducted in April 2026
- Respondents: 1,048 Singapore residents aged 15 and above
Key Findings
- Prevalence: 40% have experienced cybercrime/online harm in their lifetime; 25% faced at least one incident in the past year .
- Impact: ~40% of victims suffered severe harm, including financial loss, psychological distress, and physical health impacts .
- Reporting behaviour: Only 60% reported incidents through any channel; 30% did not report as they felt the issue was "not serious enough" .
- Gender differences:
- Overall: 43% of men vs 32% of women reported experiencing harm.
- Women are less likely to report incidents, have lower awareness of support channels, and feel less safe online .
- Among 15–34-year-olds: Women face more online sexual harassment; men face more targeted smear campaigns and fake intimate content.
- Perception: Only ~40% feel safe using digital services; 20% feel unsafe.
Recommendations
The report calls for a multi-pronged approach: better public education on support options, stronger digital literacy, and improved platform safeguards, alongside legal enforcement .