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As agencies apologise over NRIC confusion, concerns over scam risk and privacy loss remain

2024-12-15T13:18:39.000Z
Contradictory information put out by the government can erode trust in compliance teams.
Singapore

NRIC numbers may not be secure enough for authentication purposes, but how will companies adapt?  

2024-12-15T12:32:37.000Z
PDPC noted that it has previously taken action against organisations which have used NRIC numbers for authentication and breached their data protection obligations.
Singapore

Data protection guidelines on NRIC numbers will be updated after public consultation: PDPC 

2024-12-14T16:37:48.000Z
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said that it is “no longer a surprise” that malicious actors target operational technology (OT) systems, noting that critical heating infrastructure in Ukraine was attacked with industrial control systems malware.
Economy & Policy

Singapore beefs up operational technology masterplan to enhance cyber resilience

2024-08-20T11:48:17.000Z
Sustainable Metal Cloud's immersion cooling solution allows it to achieve a power usage effectiveness of 1.1, well below IMDA’s threshold of 1.3 for what is considered a “green” data centre.
Companies & Markets

Singapore data centre industry likely to focus on AI niche for computational efficiency: experts

2024-07-03T21:00:00.000Z
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (left) and Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo at Wednesday's event.
Singapore

Singapore, US deepen AI ties with new talent scheme, cooperation on governance

2024-06-05T05:02:08.000Z
Analysts say that there are other factors that could affect adoption of 10 Gbps broadband services.
Companies & Markets

Upside of 10 Gbps fibre network upgrade for telcos difficult to quantify: analysts

2024-02-23T21:00:00.000Z
Developers are encouraged to adopt the new standard, which was published on Wednesday, to protect their apps from common malware and phishing attacks.
Companies & Markets

Companies likely to incur significant costs to meet cyber agency’s safe app standard

2024-01-11T09:29:22.000Z
MPs had suggestions ranging from greater government information-sharing with the tech and banking sectors, to a central agency to manage scam cases.
Economy & Policy

MCI outlines security standards for mobile apps, plans to combat deepfakes

2024-01-10T13:24:06.000Z
Scammers typically use Internet calling services to spoof local numbers.
Economy & Policy

Telcos to enable overseas call blocking, says Josephine Teo

2024-01-03T21:00:00.000Z
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