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Police release deepfake video footage and teach public the “3A Method” to spot scams
The police share the “3A Method” – Assess, Analyse, and Authenticate – to help the public identify scams involving deepfake technology. Cybersecurity experts like senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong (ISTD) also share some tips on what the public should watch out for.
MOE receives no confirmed reports of data leaks following cyberattack on Canvas learning platform
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that there were no reports on data leaks following the cyberattack on Instructure’s Canvas learning platform. Senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong (ISTD) shared his expert opinion on what it means for educational institutions even though Instructure has paid the ransom and possible long-term risks.
Scammers impersonate Prime Minister’s Secretary using deepfake technology and cheats victim out of more than S$4.9 million
A businessman was cheated out of over S$4.9 million by scammers impersonating senior government officials using deepfake technology. Senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong suggested that senior executives are accustomed to making quick decisions when matters involve sensitive issues or national interests and scammers exploit this characteristic, turning it into a weapon against them.
Cybersecurity experts say that more than 10 local institutions may have been affected by the cyberattack on Canvas
The cyberattack on Canvas has affected more than 10 local institutions in Singapore. Senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong shares a dashboard that he has built to track the latest developments as well as his insights on the situation.
Experts: Don’t Share, Stay Calm, Secure Your Account —3 Tips to Prevent WhatsApp Scams
ISTD Senior Lecturer, Dr Victor Keong, shares some tips on how members of the public can prevent themselves from becoming victims of WhatsApp scams.
Local scientists research 6G communication networks to enable robots to help one another
SUTD and MediaTek have set up Singapore’s first 6G joint lab to explore how ultra-fast, low-latency networks can enable smarter, more autonomous systems. Led by SUTD Associate Professor Park JiHong, the lab is simulating ultra-fast, low-latency communication environments where machines can coordinate tasks and even assist one another dynamically.
Keeping children away from harmful social media content is key focus for government
SUTD Associate Professor Roy Lee (ISTD) shared his views on how social media platforms have improved in addressing safety gaps between 2024 and 2025.
Count on AI to make legalese easy as A, B, C
Two SUTD graduates, Harshit Garg and Kiran Mohan, launched an AI legal-tech startup called Lexi that uses AI “legal associates” to help lawyers research cases, analyse contracts and draft documents in minutes rather than hours or days.
How far should we go with online age checks to protect the young?
Assistant Professor Roy Lee’s commentary on online age checks: a tougher line is vital, but there’s room for a nuanced approach that doesn’t compromise privacy and data safety.
SUTD students develop applications to make drawing and 3D printing accessible
SUTD PhD student Shi Weiyan, guided by Assistant Professor Kenny Choo, developed TalkSketch to enhance human-AI collaboration in drawing, while SUTD Freshmore Bryan Wang created TextForm to lower barriers to 3D printing.
