Mobile Security x Scams

Mobile Security x Scams

16 October 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 2.30pm to 5.30pm (GMT +8)

The Mobile Security x Scams event will discuss how scams impact and change the mobile security landscape. It will feature international government and industry experts in three panel discussions – the first will discuss possibilities for international cooperation on scams, the second will address industry efforts to combat scams especially on mobile devices, and the last will focus on technical mobile security solutions available in the market.

International Cooperation: Working Together to Combat Scams
Over the last five years, the total number of scam cases in Singapore alone have increased fivefold, while losses to scams have more than quadrupled. Increasingly, most scams are carried out online by syndicates that operate across jurisdictions, and scams have become a serious transboundary issue. To tackle scams more effectively, countries must come together to share experiences and expertise, and to step up on international cooperation. This roundtable gathers government leaders from countries who have been proactive in combatting scams, to discuss the domestic policies and measures they have implemented and how countries can work together to protect their citizens.

Forging New Pathways to Safeguard Mobile Devices from Scams Through Public-Private Partnerships
Mobile security is crucial in today’s digital age, as smartphones are integral to daily life. Cybercriminals increasingly target mobile devices with scams, such as phishing, malware and fraudulent apps. These attacks can lead to data breaches, privacy invasion, or even financial losses. In Singapore, combatting scams is a whole-of-society endeavour, and the government works in close partnership with industry to address the issues. This event will showcase recent efforts by industry players in tackling scams on mobile devices, highlighting the innovations that were developed to keep their users safe online.

Securing Our Mobile Landscape: Navigating the Myriad of Cyber Threats
With the proliferation of mobile applications, there is a parallel rise in sophisticated mobile malware, threatening business integrity and user safety. In the face of malware with unprecedented capabilities, how can organisations and their developers utilise technical solutions to secure their mobile applications? How do these solutions complement existing best practices to provide assurance? How should various technical components in the mobile application ecosystem work together to develop a safer mobile environment? This event will invite industry leaders, standards experts, and solution providers to share their perspectives on protecting consumers in the mobile space.

Information is accurate at time of publication