Dementia Singapore's CARA app users' personal data potentially exposed in cyber incident
A cybersecurity incident occurred on November 1 affecting the CARA mobile app developed by Dementia Singapore. The agency discovered the breach after unauthorized notifications were sent to users. CARA provides resources and personalized support for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Preliminary investigations suggest that names, email addresses, and phone numbers may have been exposed. Membership IDs were also potentially compromised. The organization notified users about the situation via email on November 11.
The personal data of some users of Dementia Singapore's CARA mobile app may have been compromised following a cybersecurity incident on Nov 1.The social service agency said it discovered the incident after unauthorised notifications were sent to members of the platform.CARA is a membership platform developed by Dementia Singapore to support persons living with dementia and their caregivers.Through the mobile app, members can access resources, personalised support and benefits from participating partners.In an email to users on Wednesday (Nov 11), Dementia Singapore said preliminary investigations found that members' names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and membership IDs may have been exposed. CNA reported.No NRIC numbers were affected, it added. Dementia Singapore said its third-party mobile app service provider had taken immediate steps to contain the incident and strengthen the security of its systems.The organisation is continuing to work with the provider to investigate the matter and determine the full extent of the potential data exposure.