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With the rapid shift in the digital landscape, cybercriminals are evolving their nefarious tactics. It pays to have an understanding of these potential and emerging threats.

Read up on five trends from our cybersecurity analyst and what measures you can take to protect yourself: https://go.gov.sg/cybersec-trends-to-note

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Everyone has been stepping up precautionary measures this season to ensure safety and reduce the risk of an infection.

A bunch of GovTechies, from the Sensors and IoT team, have also been using #techforpublicgood. They have put together an automated and contactless temperature-taking system, for a safer and more efficient way of measuring one’s temperature.

Learn more about the prototype here: go.gov.sg/temp-taking-system
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πŸ“£ *TraceTogether just launched!*

Contact tracing is vital in our battle to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. To help with this resource-intensive and painstaking work, our GovTech engineers co-developed the new TraceTogether app with the Ministry of Health.

If you've unknowingly had close contact with someone who caught COVID-19, whether you know the person or not, the app will help contact tracers get in touch with you more quickly!

πŸ“± *How does the app work?*
It estimates the proximity between app users and the duration of encounters through the exchange of short-distance Bluetooth signals between mobile phones.

The app does not collect any personal details and geolocation data.

πŸ›‘ *Let’s fight this together!*
Download TraceTogether now for Android and iOS and turn on Bluetooth to play a part in community-driven contact tracing. When more people use the app, we will be safer together!

More info at https://go.gov.sg/tracetogether
Technology has been supporting the fight against #COVIDー19. By open sourcing the code behind #TraceTogether, the Singapore Government hopes to contribute to global efforts and help countries develop similar contact tracing solutions quickly.

Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/six-things-about-opentrace

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Did you know? Malware can be uploaded onto devices through phishing campaigns disguised as communication sent by entities claiming to be local or internal health agencies. In times of a pandemic, we need to be extra careful online.

Safeguard your privacy and data with our quick guide on how to prevent malicious software from latching onto your desktop and mobile phone.

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Do you know how to spot suspicious activity in your email inbox? Check out our quick guide to prevent yourself from falling prey to phishing, spam and malicious links or attachments.

Stay safe everyone!

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πŸ“£ Calling developers to join the fight against COVID-19!

Launched in conjunction with GovTech's Hack the Crisis webinar held on 8 May, we are hosting a COVID-19 Idea Sprint from now until 17 May to crowdsource ideas and prototypes to address COVID-19 related challenges faced across the Singapore Government.

πŸ’‘Go to https://go.gov.sg/telegram-covid-volunteering to take part!
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Heading out to buy dinner or groceries? Try the newly launched SingPass Mobile for SafeEntry.

πŸ“² Check in by tapping on a location near you. No need to scan QR codes.

βœ…Update your SingPass Mobile app to the latest version (5.0.5 or later) for this easier way of checking in.

Have your questions answered here: go.gov.sg/telegram-safeentry-faqs

#SingPassMobile #GovTechSG #TechforPublicGood
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🌟 GovTech wishes everyone love, peace and prosperity this Hari Raya Puasa πŸ₯°

✨ Enjoy the long weekend and don't forget to keep up with the latest news on #techforpublicgood via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
πŸ›’ 🍎 For the frequent grocery shoppers, we heard your feedback and now you can scan a QR with #SingPassMobile and tap to complete your #SafeEntry check-in.

βŒπŸ“ No more filling up forms!

Read more about the new feature at go.gov.sg/telegram-st-safeentryqr.

#TechforPublicGood #GovTechSG #SGUnited
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ The Singapore Government is planning to spend $3.5billion in ICT to accelerate digitalisation and support businesses recovering from COVID-19.

There will be 5 main areas of ICT spend and 80% of these procurement opportunities will be available for SMEs.

Read more about it in this article: https://go.gov.sg/telegram-cna-govtechfy20ictspend

#GovTechSG #SmartNationIB #TechforPublicGood