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

A macro generic picture of an NRIC on Dec 14, 2024.
Singapore

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

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 

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said that it is “no longer a surprise” that malicious actors target 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

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

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

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

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

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Economy & Policy

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

Scammers typically use internet calling services to spoof local numbers.
Economy & Policy

Telcos to enable overseas call blocking, says Josephine Teo

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