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$56.2m lost to business e-mail scams in first 3 months of 2022
In the first three months of this year, around 93 victims lost at least $56.2 million to business e-mail compromise scams, said the police …
Lyle Fearnley to lead $178,332 MOE Academic Reasearch Fund Tier 2 Study
Lyle Fearnley to lead $178,332 MOE Academic Reasearch Fund Tier 2 Study
Cyberbullying, online sexual harassment: More studies needed on why these happen, how to help victims, says SUTD prof
After a year of conducting research into online harms, a professor here said much more still needs to be investigated, such as whether perpetrators even realise they might be breaking the law, what online norms embolden people to commit such acts and how best to support victims.
Time to break free of the incessant tech upgrade cycle
Prof Lim Sun Sun writes for the Straits Times in a monthly column on technology and society.
Tech products that are no longer unsuitable for kids
Prof Lim Sun Sun was interviewed on how the kids’ tech market is growing with customised smart watches, cameras, printers, tablets and headsets. She explained that #techforkids is a natural expansion strategy since the technology market for adults is reaching saturation for some product categories.
ST rates S’pore’s response to Covid-19: Getting the message across
With virus restrictions changing throughout the pandemic and misinformation widespread on social media, good communication was necessary to make sure the right message got across.
Can we create a safer space for women and young girls online?
The internet is wonderful. Its accessibility allows us to freely learn, create, connect and more. But sometimes, freedom leads to mischief that can result in online harms.
The Big Read: Generational gap — a bridge too far or are we making too much of it?
Whenever intergenerational animosity surfaces, barbs such as “boomers are out of touch”, “millennials are entitled” and “Gen Zs are softies …
Fighting for Data Dregs – and Losing The Fight Against Digital Violence
With more countries adopting legislation to tackle digital violence, there is hope in the battle against online abuse, write Sun Sun Lim of the Singapore University of Technology and Design and Roland Bouffanais of the University of Ottawa.
How Singapore firms are ramping up employee perks in fight for talent
Even though the entire workforce has been allowed back to the workplace, the jury is still out as to whether the Great Return to the Office will take place across the board.