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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!

Keep up with the latest tech news via our digital newsletter: go.gov.sg/givemetechnews
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.

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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

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⚠️ Beware of fake TraceTogether apps!

When users launch these fake contact tracing apps, currently found on the Android platform, their banking information and other personal data stored in their mobile devices can get stolen by the fake apps.

Don’t fall into the trap of these fake apps. To be sure, please download the official TraceTogether app from the Google Play store or Apple App store via www.tracetogether.gov.sg.
The Smart Nation & Digital Government Industry Briefing will be coming to you via a series of multimedia articles and videos over the next few weeks.

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Want to know what are the five key areas of Government ICT business opportunities available this FY? Interested in finding out how innovative procurement methods help to lower the barriers of entry for SMEs with limited resources?

➑ Read more here: go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st1-technews

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GovTech designs digital services such as the Moments of Life app and the GoBusiness portal to provide citizens and businesses easy access to important information.

With new features rolled out due to the pandemic, citizens and businesses can also use these platforms to navigate life amid COVID-19 with ease! πŸ’ͺ🏻

Read more ➑️ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st2-technews

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☁️ Did you know? We have moved over 150 non-sensitive Government IT systems to the commercial cloud since 2018.

More systems will continue to migrate to the cloud, providing us the agility to improve on our digital services and making quick deployment possible! πŸ™‚

Full story here ➑️ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st3-technews

#SmartNationIB #TechforPublicGood
As Singapore gradually loosens restrictions in the post-circuit breaker period, it is now mandatory to check in with SafeEntry at workplaces, schools and supermarkets.

More than 9 million check-ins and check-outs take place on the platform daily.

Read the full story here
➑️ go.gov.sg/tg-tnp27jun-safeentry
No one gets left behind in Singapore's nationwide effort to fight COVID-19! πŸ’ͺ🏻

The TraceTogether token aims to extend the protection provided by digital contact tracing tools to as many people in Singapore as possible.

Read more ➑ go.gov.sg/tg-mts-tttokenelders
πŸ€– The Singapore Government will invest over $710 million this FY in ICT projects that uses data analytics, AI and sensors to deliver better government services.

Read more about the big push here
➑️ go.gov.sg/tg-ib2020st4-technews

#SmartNationIB #TechforPublicGood