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2 articlesHow a victim lost US$3.8 million in Singapore deepfake Zoom scam impersonating PM Wong
Singapore Police Force disclosed details of a sophisticated deepfake scam in which victims, including one who lost S$4.9 million, were deceived by AI-generated Zoom videos impersonating Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and other senior government officials. Scammers initiated contact via WhatsApp posing as secretaries to government officials and fraudulently solicited money under false pretenses related to government funding.
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Rising bear encounters test Japan’s approach to wildlife management
Japan is experiencing rising bear encounters that challenge current wildlife management practices. Government officials and nature guides advocate for expanded countermeasures to mitigate harm from bears described as 'rogue.' The article frames this as a policy challenge requiring enhanced intervention.
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