The Gist 2023: AI, malware scams and other key tech developments in Singapore

In 2023, a bill was passed allowing the government to remove online content related to criminal activity. To tackle cybercrimes like fake news, cyberbullying, and malware scams, banks implemented new security measures to block customers’ access to banking apps if suspicious permissions were detected. The use of malware apps had led to significant financial losses, prompting calls for quicker actions against harmful online content.