3 out of 4 people in Singapore can’t tell a deepfake from the real thing, even though most are confident they can.

That’s one of the eye-opening findings from the Cyber Security Agency’s latest survey, which also reveals that while more Singaporeans are adopting cyber hygiene habits like installing security apps and enabling two-factor authentication, many still struggle to spot phishing scams and feel uncertain about securing their smart home devices.

With technology making it easier than ever to create eerily convincing fake videos, the risks of scams and misinformation are rising fast.

How worried should we be about this gap between perception and reality? And how can individuals and authorities keep pace with these rapidly evolving threats?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Terence Sim, Associate Professor, NUS Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC), to find out.