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.

3 out of 4 people in Singapore can&rsquo;t tell a deepfake from the real thing, even though most are confident they can.
That&rsquo;s one of the eye-opening findings from the Cyber Security Agency&rsquo;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.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.