Cybersecurity Awareness: Let’s Jaga Together

More than a third of your day is spent in cyberspace – be it at work or play. But how much do you know about the security of that space, and how safe are you online? Let Jaga tell you more! 

Who is Jaga?

Jaga, which means ‘guard’ in Malay, is a hedgehog who joined GovTech as a cybersecurity engineer in 2017. Most times, he is cute, gentle and non-aggressive. But don’t be fooled by his demeanour! Jaga is a fierce and passionate protector of Singapore’s government digital systems. When he feels threatened by cybercriminals, his spines (some of which look like mouse cursors) pop up in self-defence immediately and spiking any cyber threats in the vicinity. 

We are grateful to Jaga for keeping our cyberspace safe but we still must be able to defend ourselves. In cyberspace, cybercriminals could be lying in wait for us even where we think we are safest. By staying alert, taking preventive measures, and reporting with a click to protect ourselves when we detect a cyber threat, we can ensure that we remain cyber safe!

Jaga’s your friend; help him defend the Jaga-verse!   

Through the years, Jaga has levelled up as a cybersecurity engineer. He is ever vigilant when it comes to emerging and increasingly sophisticated threats, and tries his best to stay up-to-date on every cyber threat released. But despite Jaga’s best efforts, there are times when there are just too many cyber threats popping up for one hedgehog to deal with. That’s why it’s important to remember that cybersecurity is our shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play in protecting cyberspace. Cyber threats may be hidden from view, but they are always waiting for you!  

Here are two of the cyber villains that he has encountered recently:

Kingphisher the Cybercriminal Mastermind

Expert in deception and scams that constantly evolve

Phishy Pigeons the Cyber Threat Actors

Bottom-feeders who spread scams like germs

And these are some of the cyber threats that Jaga has been battling of late: 

Impersonation Scams

AI-generated deep fakes (Voices, images or videos) posing as trusted public figures or organisations.

Phishing Threats

Fake emails, websites, messages or phone calls requesting personal or financial data.

Malware

Malicious software and fake apps that can be installed from suspicious attachments or web links.

Jaga’s cyber tips you shouldn’t skip 

While there are cyberspace safeguards in place, we can do our part by practising good cyber safety habits. Use these four cybersecurity tips that are simple and easy to remember. Lend Jaga a hand by sharing them with your friends too! 

Be a cybersecurity champion

Ready to embark on your journey to help Jaga keep our cyberspace a safe place for everyone? Check out some of these resources below.

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