SINGAPORE — The last of all affected devices by Mobile Guardian's glitch and cyber-security breach will be fixed by Aug 16 as schools double down on restoration, with priority given to students sitting for their O-level examinations this year, said the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Mobile Guardian is a device management app that helps parents manage their children's device, restricting screen time and access to websites.SINGAPORE — The last of all affected devices by Mobile Guardian's glitch and cyber-security breach will be fixed by Aug 16 as schools double down on restoration, with priority given to students sitting for their O-level examinations this year, said the Ministry of Education .
Mobile Guardian is a device management app that helps parents manage their children's device use, restricting screen time and access to specific websites and apps. The security incident on Aug 4 is separate from technical issues that students faced as early as July 30, which were due to human error in configuration by Mobile Guardian. Students reported trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, accessing their notes and turning on or off their iPads.
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