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The increased connectivity of smart homes is a double-edged sword. While it can help bring about extra convenience for you, it may, however, make homes more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Here's how you can keep your smart home 'hacker-free': https://www.tech.gov.sg/media/technews/how-to-keep-your-smart-home-secure Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews.

Gearing up for 12.12? Don’t fall prey to scammers and hackers. 4 Key Takeaways: -Scammers and hackers are taking advantage of the digital purchase and payment boom. - Individuals should avoid logging into e-commerce sites using their social media accounts. - To prevent yourself from falling victim to QR code fraud, make sure that you use the correct apps and verify the merchant’s name. - Cybersecurity specialists should be on the lookout for corrupt third-party scripts and remove them wherever possible. Read more here: www.tech.gov.sg/media/technews/it-pays-to-be-cautious-in-a-world-of-online-shopping-and-e-payments

Getting that next job does not have to be that hard, MyCareersFuture.sg is here to help! Whether you're a prospective employee or an employer, here are six tips to help you snag that perfect role: https://go.gov.sg/six-hacks-to-land-a-great-job (MyCareersFuture.sg is developed and launched by WSG in partnership with GovTech) Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

Why should only retail shoppers have all the fun? Enjoy a great deal on tickets for STACK 2020, Singapore's largest Govt-led developers conference, on 12.12 (also known as "Double Twelve" Sale). Check out https://go.gov.sg/stack2020-flash-sale to find out more about the event and be sure to be quick on 12 December as there are limited tickets during the flash sale. Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

Heard of programming languages such as Python and JavaScript? Want to build websites and mobile applications, but not sure how? 💻📱 To kickstart your coding journey, check out these five tips here: https://go.gov.sg/tips-to-start-coding Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

Calling all coding experts! HackSmith returns this 7-8 December for the third run of its cybersecurity-themed hackathon. Jointly organised by Division Zero, Black Hat and GovTech, HackSmith v3.0 aims to promote Singapore’s cybersecurity tools development ecosystem. Join cybersecurity enthusiasts at this 24-hour hackathon to develop and code cybersecurity tools for forensic investigation, pen testing and more. You will stand a chance to showcase your submission at Black Hat Asia 2020 or Black Hat Asia Arsenal, and receive a complimentary all-access pass to Black Hat Asia 2020 Arsenal! Hurry, sign up now: https://go.gov.sg/hacksmith-3

At a visit to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore in 2018, a team from GovTech was introduced to Ms Elaine Eng, a 19-year-old painter born with cerebral palsy. Inspired by Elaine’s love for painting, the team built the eCanvas, a device that dispenses paint or moves the canvas by responding to voice commands of the painter. The eCanvas project illustrates how technology can be used to improve and add value to the lives of individuals, making sure that no one gets left behind. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/govtech-team-that-built-ecanvas Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

StickyBlocs - where parent and child can build their world ❤️🧩 While there is a wide variety of toys available in the market for most children to choose from, there are very few affordable, sensorial play options for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). After meeting with therapists and families at the AWWA Early Intervention Centre, 6 members from GovTech aim to fill the gap by conceptualising StickyBlocs. StickyBlocs is a building playset designed for parents and young children, including those with ASD to help facilitate creative play between parent and child at home! Click on the images to learn more about StickyBlocs and how it works. Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

There’s nothing worse than a laggy phone, especially when you’re getting work done on the go, halfway through a multiplayer match on PUBG, or just trying to upload a photo for the gram. These tried and tested tips will get your Android and Apple mobile phones responsive again: go.gov.sg/get-your-smartphone-back-up-to-speed Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

🔐 Protect your digital assets from external eavesdropping and influence 🔐 3️⃣ Key Takeaways: 📝 Albeit seemingly harmless, objects such as an antenna, a radio device and a laptop can be assembled into tools for eavesdropping, and a malicious actor could use them to view what a victim is doing on his/her computer screen. 💻 In essence, electronic devices emit electromagnetic (EM) radiation when they process information and this could compromise privacy and security as the devices are broadcasting their activities to the world. 💻 There are three possible countermeasures against these attacks: shielding, filtering and masking. Each individual or organisation will need to determine which of the three is most appropriate for them. Find out more here: go.gov.sg/how-to-prevent-cyber-eavesdropping Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

STACK is GovTech’s flagship conference for developers in Singapore, and we would love for you to be part of this community! Returning next year on 30 March to 1 April, STACK 2020 will welcome over 3,000 local and global techies to learn and network with fellow developers, data scientists, product managers, designers and more! Sign up now and enjoy great savings using our limited-time promo code: TECHNEWS150 For more information, visit: https://www.govtechstack.sg

💻 GovTech is #hiring Software Engineers! 💻 TechHunt, our signature recruitment event, is happening on 27 Nov! Spend the evening networking with the hiring team, tech leads and fellow techies. We are looking to make offers within 48 hours of the event! Submit your application for the event by 20 Nov! Wait no more, apply here: Go.gov.sg/techhunt

Simulating 4 million bus rides a day just got wheel-y simpler 🚌 4️⃣ Key Takeaways: 📝 Planning a bus route is never easy as it has to factor in the ripple effects of a given change to the transport network. 💻 GovTech and the Land Transport Authority developed Reroute, a programme that simulates the impact that bus route changes or withdrawals have on commuters in our busy city. 💻 To make this possible, the project team analysed farecard data which captures commuter behaviour and journey patterns to get a good estimate. 💻 Instead of computing hardware, the team relied on managed services on the cloud to minimise configuration time and allow the simulator to be scaled on a pay-per-use model. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/simulating-4-million-bus-rides-daily Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

SingPass Mobile — if you're not using it, you're missing out! 3️⃣ things you'll love about the app: 💻 Bye bye passwords With two-factor authentication, simply tap or scan the SingPass QR code with the app, and use your fingerprint or face recognition to log in! 💻 No more losing tokens All you need is your smartphone to log in securely to digital services. A much safer way, especially for frequent travellers. 📝 Info at a glance With SingPass Mobile, you can now quickly peek at your CPF balance, HDB property details or passport expiry date! <Fun fact> Always safe to use: When the app detects potential security breach or presence of malicious software on your mobile device, it'll not allow you to use the app on that device! Find out more here: go.gov.sg/spm-techbytes Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

One-stop portal where ideas become reality! 💡 Keen to solve problems and issues that Singapore may be facing? Brought to you by GovTech and MCCY, Ideas! is a platform where citizens can find and participate in challenges by all Government agencies. Categories of challenges range from art & design, to environment and technology. Participate in the challenges, share your ideas, and play a part in shaping a better society for all! Learn how you can contribute here: https://go.gov.sg/ideas-portal Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

myResponder — shave time, save lives ‼️ 5️⃣ Key Takeaways: 📝 According to the SCDF, more than 1,900 people suffer from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest every year in Singapore, with a survival rate of just 3%. 💻 myResponder is an app developed by the SCDF in collaboration with GovTech. 💻 The app enables the quick crowdsourcing of community first responders, to improve patients' chances of survival. With early performance of CPR, a suspected cardiac arrest patient's survival chance goes up by two to three times. 💻 Whenever the SCDF is notified of a medical emergency and assesses it to be a case of cardiac arrest, it sends out a message to registered CFRs that are within 400 metres of the patient. 📝 As of September 2019, there are more than 60,000 registered responders and over 31,000 responses to cases. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/meet-the-man-using-myresponder-to-save-lives Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

Sick of misplacing or damaging your MCs? 🤧 6️⃣ Key Takeaways: 📝 In 2017, about one million hardcopy MCs were generated by SingHealth. 📝 Hardcopy MCs are easily misplaced, damaged or forged. There could also be hassle of keeping records of employees’ submissions. 💻 A team from Open Government Products has built a digital medical certificate system - DigiMC. 💻 The team has put safeguards in place, to address privacy concerns about data disseminated on DigiMC. For example, patients are required to unlock the digital MC with their date of birth. 💻 Employers need not worry about the authenticity of Digital MCs generated via DigiMC as they are hosted on a Government-affiliated web domain and each digital MC has a uniquely identifiable key. 💻 The team plans to implement DigiMC across all SingHealth institutions by early 2020. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/no-more-hardcopy-mc Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews

👋 Hello Merdeka Generation and Parents with young children 👋 4⃣ Key Takeaways: 📝 Seniors will have convenient access to information and programmes to stay engaged. 📝 The Active Ageing module is added to the existing Moment of Life (MOL) app, and on trial since 1 September 2019. 📝This follows the launch of the MOL app first introduced in 2018 to support families with children aged 6 and below. 💻 It provides integrated services through a single platform. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/merdeka-generation-mol-app Download the MOL app here: https://go.gov.sg/download-mol-app

Wishing all our Indian friends and their family, a happy Deepavali!

📄 Never dig for your physical academic certificates again!📄 5⃣ Key Takeaways: 📝 OpenCerts platform offers an easy and reliable way to issue and validate tamper-resistant academic certificates. 📝 Education institutions benefit from cost savings of verifying issued certificates automatically. 📝 Students too receive them as digital files for easy viewing and sharing. 📝 Platform is developed by GovTech, Ministry of Education, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and SkillsFuture Singapore. 💻 OpenCerts is built upon blockchain technology, specifically the Ethereum public ledger. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/opencerts-platform Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews