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The report from Sophos, cybersecurity as a service provider, found that 94% of respondents in cybersecurity and IT roles in the Philippines are impacted by burnout and fatigue, the highest…
According to tech giant Google, the Philippines ranks high globally for searches related to cybersecurity concerns like malinformation, cybercrime, phishing, and more. This reflects a growing interest in online safety.…
The Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) of PLDT and Smart recently convened with their technology partners to reinforce processes and focal points aimed at fortifying the cybersecurity defenses of the…
VSTECS, a leading technology distribution company, has been named as the official distributor of Menlo Security in the Philippines. This collaboration is geared toward tackling the critical challenges surrounding browser…
GoTyme Bank, a digital bank, has joined forces with Gogolook, the TrustTech company known for the anti-fraud app Whoscall, to address the increasing need for robust security measures in the…
In 2023, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence service stumbled upon a wealth of dark web posts, exceeding 3,000 in number, addressing the misuse of ChatGPT for illegal purposes and discussing…
Telecommunications company Globe reported a 73.7% reduction in blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. In the past year, Globe has intercepted 21.9 million bank-related spam and…
The annual cost of responding to cybercrime for businesses can soar to as much as $5 million, reveals a recent report by Barracuda Networks, a provider of cloud-first security solutions.…
Network provider PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart) recorded a staggering 9,000% surge in cyberattacks in 2023, reaching a total of 16 billion compared to 182 million in…
Cloudflare’s latest report highlights the escalating cybersecurity challenges organizations face in managing and identifying risks associated with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). APIs, the backbone of websites and applications, are increasingly…
Fortinet, a cybersecurity solution provider, has unveiled what it calls the industry’s first WiFi 7–enabled Secure Networking Solution. FortiAP 441K, Fortinet’s first WiFi 7 access point, and the FortiSwitch T1024,…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider, predicts a surge in diverse cyber attack methods on the dark web until 2024. While traditional threats like ransomware and phishing remain prevalent, cybercriminals are…
The 2024 cybersecurity forecast from Palo Alto Networks underscores the growing concern among security researchers about the potential exploitation of artificial intelligence (AI) for advancing cyber attacks. Palo Alto Networks…
In the engineering and design sectors, the persistent use of unlicensed software by large companies poses a growing risk to critical public infrastructure projects. BSA | The Software Alliance has…
Cybersecurity solutions vendors cannot stress enough the expected use of artificial intelligence (AI) in carrying out attacks by cybercriminals. Trend Micro, a cybersecurity solutions provider, urges organizations to adopt a…
NCC Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, has recently inaugurated its new offices in the Philippines situated at the Seven/NEO building in Bonifacio Global City (BGC),…
Insider threats pose a significant risk to cybersecurity in businesses, often overshadowed by the focus on unintentional employee errors. A recent Kaspersky study revealed that, over the past two years,…
Recent data released by cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet indicates a doubling of ransomware incidents across the Philippines. In 2023, 56% of organizations reported a two-fold increase compared to the previous…
With the rapid increase in online scams using SMS and other messaging apps, consumers now demand a more effective approach to combating fraud. The latest survey from Appdome, a mobile…
Cybercriminals show no signs of relenting, as Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider, foresees an ongoing surge in cyberattacks in 2024. These attacks include phishing, scams, data breaches, and geopolitical motivations.…
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary, Smart, have enlisted Computer Studies and Engineering (CSE) students from Jose Rizal University (JRU) to champion cybersecurity. In response to the increasing digitalization embraced by…
Globe reported a significant surge in blocking SIM cards associated with fraud and scams through its Stop Spam portal in 2023, marking a fourfold increase compared to the previous year.…
Cloud-native network detection and response (NDR) provider, ExtraHop, has successfully secured $100 million in growth capital from existing investors, with the transaction expected to close in early 2024. ExtraHop ended…
ManageEngine, an IT management software provider, continues to remind organizations that endpoint security remains a crucial factor in mitigating cyber attacks. Endpoints include devices that the workforce uses, such as…
Two teams from the Philippine contingent secured spots in the Top 5 among 1,348 finalists at the Global Trend Micro AI hackathon, held recently in Japan. Their 4th and 5th…
“Globe attributes the 85% decline in spam and scam text messages to its strong partnerships with banks and financial institutions. During the first three quarters of 2023, the telecommunications company…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions firm, recommends tackling the overlooked menace of digital clutter to protect your precious data this year. In this age of rapid digital expansion, digital clutter arises…
The cybersecurity unit of tech giant Microsoft introduced an (artificial intelligence) AI-driven solution, Secure Future Initiative, designed to respond to escalating cyber attacks. “As more Filipinos embrace digital technologies, it…
By Alan Reyes, Country Manager, Fortinet Philippines In a world rapidly digitizing, the resilience of our organizations against cyber threats has never been more critical. The relentless surge in cybercrime,…
If cybercriminals have been using artificial intelligence, specifically Generative AI (GenAI) in launching attacks, cybersecurity providers are exploring various use cases to counter these attacks. The use of GenAI in…
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