Reports on data breaches and cyberattacks have increased significantly ever since more students and employees are working from home than before. As classrooms have gone virtual in the Philippines, this school year […]
Palo Alto Networks shares cybersecurity tips for the household ‘security officer’ of 2020
Kaspersky warns against malware toolset MontysThree used for industrial espionage
Kaspersky researchers uncovered a series of highly targeted attacks against industrial holdings dating back to 2018 — far rarer in the world of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors than campaigns against diplomats […]
Smart ramps up strategic base station rollout to connect Filipinos nationwide
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of integrated telco PLDT Inc, continues to improve its services across the country by expanding the capacity of its LTE network and ramping up the […]
Converge ICT doubles international bandwidth
End-to-end fiber internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge ICT) implemented network upgrades for the improvements of its customers’ online experience. With the said network capacity augmentation, the fiber company’s own […]
Lenovo brings its gaming mobile device Legion Phone Duel to PH
Device manufacturer Lenovo is making its Legion Phone Duel to the Philippines starting November. Specially built for hardcore mobile gamers, the Legion Phone Duel is designed with a “revolutionary” Dual Technology Architecture […]
Visa Direct enables US fund transfer through MoneyGram, PayMaya
MoneyGram International Inc., (MoneyGram), a company that offers cross-border P2P (peer to peer) payments and money transfers, partnered with PayMaya Philippines to launch a new digital capability that allows customers to send […]
SASE is all about delivering security everywhere
By John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Products, Fortinet Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an emerging enterprise strategy that incorporates multiple solutions to enable secure remote access to […]
Lenovo unveils ‘ultralight’ Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptop
PC and smart device manufacturer Lenovo introduced its ultralight premium laptop Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. Designed for the always-on-the-go workforce who needs a portable but durable workhorse. Lenovo said the latest addition […]
Pru Life UK offers new life insurance products through its health app Pulse
Pru Life UK is now offering three additional life insurance products — PRUWellness, PRUShield, and PRUPersonal Accident — through its health and wellness mobile app Pulse, targeting customers who prefer the convenience […]
Smart powers e-learning at McDonald’s McClassrooms
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of the country’s largest and only integrated telco PLDT, is supporting McDonald’s Philippines’ McClassroom initiative by providing additional Smart Bro Pocket WiFi units to participating […]
Cisco Study: Digitalization of PH SMBs could add $28B to GDP by 2024
In a study by the technology company Cisco found that small businesses (SMBs) are realizing the need to adapt to digitalization with 100% of respondents admitting to digital transformation as “critical to […]
Sophos reports sharp rise in new email phishing scams
Security software company Sophos warns against the emergence of new email phishing scams as it is the most common point of entry for cyberattacks. The work-from-home arrangements contributed to the increase in […]
Accenture survey finds immersive tech will reimagine online shopping experience
Consumers are at a tipping point for immersive experiences in digital commerce found new global research released from Accenture. The report reveals immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality and 3D […]
Having everything at once? Tips for small enterprises on how to choose an EDR solution that suits their needs
By Stephan Neumeier, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky The attacks taking place on small and medium enterprises (SME) are becoming more sophisticated, meaning that they cannot be easily prevented by […]
Teleperformance PH’s recruitment bot wins at APAC awards
Teleperformance Philippines’ digital recruitment innovation Smart 1Question Interview Bot won a Gold Award at the recently concluded Festival of Media APAC Awards 2020 and a Bronze Stevie at the 2020 Asia-Pacific Stevie […]
Grab appoints Grace Vera Cruz as country head of Grab Philippines
Ride-hailing app Grab announced the appointment of Grace Vera Cruz as country head for Grab Philippines. Vera Cruz brings more than 15 years of business experience and vast industry knowledge to drive […]
Right Choice Finance expands services into Cebu to cater to MSMEs
After the launch in 2016 in the Philippine capital Manila, Right Choice Finance Corp. (RCF) is finally going south with the opening of its offices in Cebu. The finance company also launched […]
Singlife and GCash’s ‘Cash for Dengue Costs’ includes COVID-19 rider
Over a month after the announcement of the partnership, mobile-first Singlife Philippines (Singlife) and e-wallet GCash launched the first of many products with “Cash for Dengue Costs.” Aside from the affordability of […]
PH IT-BPM sector invests in reskilling, upskilling of workforce
The Philippine IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector displayed resiliency in the face of the pandemic by quickly pivoting to meet the emerging needs of businesses. Many companies adopted digital transformation […]
IDC: PC shipments grew by 14.6% in Q3 2020
As the global pandemic rages on and many countries around the world enter the second wave of COVID-19 infections, continuity of business and online schooling remain at the forefront of every economy. […]
AMA OEd debunks 5 misconceptions about online learning
Online education has been the subject of debate for months now as the country shifts to integrating this form of learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From questions about its effectivity to […]
PLDT, AIM to train members of PH Air Force in cybersecurity
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has tapped the country’s largest and only integrated telco PLDT, its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to train its […]
Carousell’s ‘Great Property Sale’ offers up to P1M in discounts
Online classified ads Carousell (formerly OLX) is holding a month-long sale on real estate called “The Great Property Sale” offering up to P1 million in discounts to potential buyers. Running from Oct. […]
Kaspersky detects intensified scamming activities against Apple users
The annual Apple event introducing the latest iPhones attracts not only avid fans but also scammers. Some fans who are eager to get first dibs to the newest iPhone models can fall […]
Securing the remote workforce in the new normal: 5 new cyberthreat trends to look out for
By Evan Dumas, Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Check Point Software Technologies The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on virtually every aspect of our lives. The way we live and work […]
