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#GovTechDecoded: Spot what’s real or fake! Do you have an eye for scams? Share with us your answers in the quiz poll below. == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates

⚠️ Public Advisory The Singapore government takes a zero-tolerance stance towards the use of deepfake or cheap fake technology for extortion or harassment purposes. You are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures should you encounter such a scam: 1️⃣ Remain calm and ignore any instructions to initiate contact or make money or cryptocurrency transfers. 2️⃣ Retain evidence and report the matter to the Singapore Police Force What you can do to protect your digital identity better: 1️⃣ Stay vigilant and cautious about sharing personal images and details online. 2️⃣ Strengthen your social media and online account privacy and security settings. 3️⃣ Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices Read about the news at 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/tg-technews-070 -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#DidYouKnow: Open Digital Platform (ODP) The upcoming Punggol Digital District (PDD) will be powered by the Open Digital Platform (ODP). It has a digital twin that provides a A 3D model that simulates everything in real time—from traffic jams to weather chaos—so things can run smoother and smarter! 🌦️🚗 This is possible with the help of connected sensors and publicly available data sets, creating a virtual environment with risk-free testing. The PDD is set to open in 2025, and it's shaping up to be a model for smart cities everywhere. Excited for it to launch in 2025? Drop a 🔥 if you are! Learn more about ODP at https://go.gov.sg/govtech-jtc-smartcitytech == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🔊 #Contest: Are you scam-savvy? Test your cybersecurity knowledge and slam the scam, for a chance to win exclusive Jaga swag!* Submit your answers to our quiz by 8 Dec 2024, 23:59. Ten lucky winners will be chosen and notified by email on 10 Dec 2024! Submit your answers at 🔗 go.gov.sg/jaga-slamthescamtg *Terms and conditions apply: go.gov.sg/slamthescam-tnc -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#JagaGovTech: Spot the red flags in messages Ever seen a message from a “government official” filled with spelling mistakes and asking for personal information? Those are probably signs of a red flag. Stay vigilant and learn to spot the signs of suspicious messages. Read our full TechNews article to find out more: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/smctr-spotting-scam-messages -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#JagaGovTech: Stay safe from email phishing 📩 Emails can be a gateway for cybercriminals to trick you into sharing personal information or infecting your device with malware. Follow Jaga’s “PHISH” tip when reviewing your email inbox to practice good cyber safety. For more cyber tips from Jaga, visit: 🔗 go.gov.sg/letsjagatogether-tg Share this post with friends and family to let them know how to stay vigilant! -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗞 #TechNews: Our fight against scams Combating scams is an ongoing battle, but here’s how GovTech is fighting against scams. 🛡️ SATIS uses AI and machine learning to hunt down scam sites 🔍 rMSE uses machine learning to assess 100,000 sites a day to detect scams. 🤖 ScamShield bot simplifies scam reporting for Singaporeans Read about our anti-scam efforts at 👉 https://go.gov.sg/govtech-leading-fight-against-scams -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

Cybersecurity chronicles from frontliners In a new vodcast episode of #GovTechDecoded, we dive into the nuts and bolts of how Singapore builds cyber defences against evolving cyber threats. Join our cybersecurity experts, Bryan and Chloe, as they share the unseen work that goes behind the scene to keep Singapore’s cybersecurity posture robust and resilient against sophisticated cyber adversaries. Watch our GovTechies decode technical speak in episode 2: 🔗 On YouTube: go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-ep2 🔗 On Spotify: go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-Spotify-Ep2 Subscribe to those channels and be notified of new episodes! == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#FileSG Parenting can be overwhelming, and organising documents might be the last thing on your mind. FileSG is a secure digital document management platform that allows you to easily access and download documents issued by different government agencies in one place! You can easily access your account with your Singpass. For a quick, secure, and convenient filing experience, visit go.gov.sg/filesg-gt to learn more. == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

📣 Open Casting Call for couples! We are hosting an open casting call for an upcoming video content. Participants do not have to do any acting or require any experience to be part of this production. Shortlisted participants will be notified via email by 19 Nov. Sign up by 18 Nov 2024, or find out more at 🔗 go.gov.sg/govtech-casting-call For enquires, please leave a comment or reach out to community@tech.gov.sg -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗓 #Event: GovTech x OpenAI Hackathon Hey Developers, don’t miss your chance to be a part of OpenAI's first hackathon hosted in Asia Pacific! Jointly organised by GovTech and OpenAI, you'll get to prototype innovative projects, collaborate with like-minded peers on challenging problem statements, gain insights from industry partners and win OpenAI API Credits in this hackathon.​​ ​ Sign up for a one-day physical event that brings developers and industry partners together to transform AI-powered concepts into reality using cutting-edge models such as OpenAI GPT-4o Realtime and o1 reasoning model. ​​ ​ For more info and to register, visit 🔗 go.gov.sg/govtech-openai-2024 ​ -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

🗓 #Event: GovTech x OpenAI Hackathon Hey Developers, don’t miss your chance to be a part of OpenAI's first hackathon hosted in Asia Pacific! Jointly organised by GovTech and OpenAI, you'll get to prototype innovative projects, collaborate with like-minded peers on challenging problem statements, gain insights from industry partners and win OpenAI API Credits in this hackathon.​​ ​ Sign up for a one-day physical event that brings developers and industry partners together to transform AI-powered concepts into reality using cutting-edge models such as OpenAI GPT-4o Realtime and o1 reasoning model. ​​ ​ For more info and to register, visit 🔗 go.gov.sg/govtech-openai-2024 ​ -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#DidYouKnow: Oobee Oobee (formerly Purple A11y) has already scanned over 810,000 web pages and uncovered more than 11.9 million accessibility bugs! This includes checking colour contrast so your text and images are legible for users with visual impairments. It also ensures websites have adequate time-out limits so that users with motor impairments can complete their online transactions. While navigating websites should feel effortless, not all websites support the needs of users with disabilities for even the simplest tasks. That’s where Oobee steps in— It identifies accessibility issues to ensure digital services are accessible to everyone. As we build Smart Nation 2.0, let’s ensure no one is left behind. Join us in creating a digitally inclusive community where technology brings us closer together. Learn more about Oobee at go.gov.sg/oobee == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

#JagaGovTech: Shop Smart and Avoid Malware Traps! The upcoming 11.11 means lots of shopping deals, but also potential cyber threats! 🛍️ Learn to spot fake ads that contain hidden malware, and shop safely this season! 🛡️💻 For more cyber tips from Jaga, visit: go.gov.sg/letsjagatogether-tg -- Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

Is AI a double-edged sword in the fight against scams? Did you manage to decode our earlier post? We’ve just launched 🎙 #GovTechDecoded on YouTube and Spotify, a vodcast series that discusses hot tech topics and how the Singapore Government uses technology to make lives in Sinagpore better. Watch our GovTechies decode technical speak in episode 1: 🔗 On YouTube: https://go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-Ep1 🔗 On Spotify: https://go.gov.sg/GovTechDecoded-Spotify-Ep1 Subscribe to those channels to be notified of new episodes! == Follow @GovTechBytes for more tech news, tips, events and govt product updates!

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