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Independent Singapore
35 minutes ago
- Independent Singapore
80% of Singaporeans confident that they can identify deepfakes but only 25% actually could: CSA
Photo: Depositphotos/fizkes(for illustration purposes only) SINGAPORE: Although most Singaporeans were confident in their ability to detect deepfake content, three in four still struggle to tell real videos from manipulated ones, according to a new survey released by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). The findings, published in CSA's latest cybersecurity awareness survey, revealed that while nearly 80% of respondents said they were confident they could identify deepfakes, only one in four participants could do so correctly when put to the test. CSA polled over 1,000 residents aged 15 and above as part of the survey. About 63% of respondents said they have heard of deepfakes, and more than a quarter said they had encountered scams involving deepfakes but the results indicate that awareness does not necessarily translate into skill. The survey also highlighted challenges in detecting phishing attacks. Although two-thirds of respondents (66%) were able to identify all phishing attempts—an improvement from 38% in 2022—just 13% managed to correctly distinguish between all phishing and legitimate content, down from 24% two years ago. This decline may be partly due to more sophisticated tactics by cybercriminals, experts suggest. Over the past year, some respondents reported clicking on pop-up advertisements and malicious links that led to the installation of harmful third-party apps. Despite the difficulties in recognising deceptive content, the study offered some encouraging news. The adoption of cybersecurity measures, such as enabling two-factor authentication and installing protective software, has risen across age groups. Older users, above the age of 45, were the most proactive in following such measures. CSA plans to launch a new national cybersecurity awareness campaign in September, focusing on reinforcing good habits, including frequent software updates and the use of two-factor authentication, while also raising awareness about the dangers of deepfakes and online scams.
Independent Singapore
36 minutes ago
- Independent Singapore
‘I was really uncomfortable': Singapore commuter says 'weird guy' kept leaning into her space on MRT
SINGAPORE: The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a public space, but how would you feel if a stranger sat uncomfortably close and kept invading your personal space? One frustrated commuter who recently went through this shared her experience on Reddit on Wednesday (July 2). In her post on r/askSingapore, she described how a 'weird guy' sat next to her and repeatedly moved his left arm into her side of the seat. The commuter said she tried several times to signal that she was uncomfortable by shifting her body, gesturing at him, and even saying, 'Excuse me.' While the man initially seemed to get the message and responded with what looked like an apologetic gesture, it was not long before he started doing it again. She said it began to feel as though the man was deliberately trying to make physical contact. Despite making a disapproving 'tsk' sound to express her discomfort, he continued his behaviour. Hoping to avoid making a scene, she shifted slightly to create some space between them, but instead of backing off, the man leaned in yet again. 'He followed and moved closer to me as well,' she said. 'I was really uncomfortable but unsure what else I could've done in that moment. I eventually moved to another seat and the guy on his other side looked at him, he alighted at that station.' At the end of her post, the commuter asked other locals, 'Has anyone faced something similar before? What's the best way to handle such behaviour in public transport without escalating the situation too much?' 'If you're able to, say it loudly so that people around can notice it too, and hopefully they will stop.' In the comments, several Singaporeans who had faced similar situations shared how they responded when it happened to them. One person recalled experiencing something like this on a bus. At first, they gave the old man the benefit of the doubt, but when the behaviour continued, they called him out loudly so others around could hear. 'I exclaimed loudly 'UNCLE MOVE YOUR HAND',' she wrote. 'If you're able to, say it loudly so that people around can notice it too, and hopefully they will stop. Anything more serious, inform someone else and staff.' Another shared, 'Had this happen on the train as well. Empty space between me and the guy next to me. Kept slowly moving his hand closer to me across the seat (literally blocking the seat as well).' 'Like most here, don't want to cause unnecessary drama so kept quiet, until he moved it way closer suddenly, 1 cm away from touching me. That's when I loudly said 'hey!' And then the guy finally moved it away.' A third suggested, 'Take a pic of him and inform the station control. He may try these creepy moves on others who cannot say no.' Where to report harassment If someone harasses you on the train, the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) Singapore advises pressing the Emergency Communication Button, which you'll find beside the train doors. This connects you to the train officer. Tell them what happened, and make sure to mention the carriage number. It's a four-digit number, usually found above the two-seater near where two train cars are joined. Read also: 'It's their money': SG dad invests all Baby Bonus & ang bao money for kids' future; aims to give children S$50K each at 25 Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
Business Times
2 hours ago
- Business Times
Info-Tech Systems closes 4.6% above IPO price on first day of trading
[SINGAPORE] Software services provider ended its first trading day at S$0.91 on Friday (Jul 4), 4.6 per cent above its initial public offering (IPO) price. The counter opened at S$0.95 with the stock code ITS, reaching as high as S$0.98 in Singapore's second listing for 2025 and first mainboard listing in close to two years. The Singapore-headquartered firm's trading debut comes two days after its IPO closed, with some 24.9 million shares fully subscribed at S$0.87 apiece. Its IPO comprised an international placement of around 19.9 million shares allocated for selected investors, which was 5.5 times subscribed, and an offer of five million shares available to the Singapore public, which was 14.4 times subscribed. This translates to a subscription rate of 7.3 times for all the shares on offer. Established in 2007 by Babu Dilip, the company's chief executive officer, and Peter Lee, the group's executive chairman, Info-Tech Systems offers software services to improve the efficiency of human resource operations – including payroll, leave management and performance appraisal – and targets small and medium-sized enterprises. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The IPO proceeds will go towards deepening Info-Tech System's market penetration, enhancing its brand visibility as well as expanding its suite of solutions and operations, said Babu. This could include expanding the group's geographical presence to new markets and accelerating access to new technology through inorganic acquisitions and partnerships. The firm also operates in Malaysia, Hong Kong and India. For the financial year ended December 2024, the company recorded a 17.6 per cent rise in its net profit to S$12.3 million. Its top line grew by around 15 per cent year on year to S$43.7 million, tracking a rise in revenue of its cloud accounting software. OCBC is the sole issue manager and global coordinator for the placement, as well as the joint bookrunner and underwriter alongside CGS International Securities Singapore. The IPO comprised new shares issued and an offering of vendor shares by Lee and executive director Yeoh Sin Yee. Info-Tech Systems' mainboard listing follows that of automaker Vin's Holdings on the Catalist board on Apr 15. It is the first pure-play, software-as-a-service provider for human-resource management systems and accounting software to list on the Singapore Exchange.
