Reacting to SINGAPORE’S SHOCKING ONLINE HARM stories! | The Hop Pod Ep 134

The internet connects us like never before — but it also exposes us to dangers many people have experienced: online harm. From harassment in comments sections to doxxing, stalking, and the misuse of personal images, the consequences often go far beyond the screen. With AI and emerging technologies, these harms have become more sophisticated and harder to stop. In this episode, The Hop Pod team and Minister Josephine Teo react to real online harm cases from Singapore. Together, they unpack the emotional toll on victims and reveal how a single post, message, or privacy breach can upend someone’s life. They also explore practical steps to take to protect oneself online. 00:00 Teaser 00:55 Guest Introduction 01:43 Topic of the day 02:05 What counts as online harm? 04:05 How common is online harm in Singapore? 05:15 Have you experienced online harm? 07:51 Why does online harm feel more intense than real-life conflict? 09:46 Reddit Story #1 – Online Harrassment 11:37  How effective are police reports? 13:17 Reddit Story #2 – Doxxing 15:36 Is sharing public info considered doxxing? 15:56 The Question Pod 17:47 Reddit Story #3 – AI-Generated Deepfakes 21:12 Reddit Story #4 – Online Sexual Harassment 26:00 What early “red flags” should youths recognise before an online interaction turns harmful? 27:35 What can listeners do today to stay safe? 29:13 Outro 29:33 Bloopers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yougotwatchsg/ TIKTOK: http://tiktok.com/@yougotwatchsg 🌱 TAUGEHS 🌱 Nicholas: https://www.instagram.com/nicholasyeam/ Joie: https://www.instagram.com/joietan/ Q (Yun Qian): https://www.instagram.com/lyqian/ 🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/thehoppod-spotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/thehoppod-apple MeListen: https://bit.ly/thehoppod-melisten Powered by Mediacorp, contact us at: Creatorsnetwork@mediacorp.com.sg