Kaspersky offers tips to end users on how to stay safe online
In its most recent podcast, global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab offered some highly doable “New Year’s resolutions” to keep users safe online. The year 2018 saw high-profile data breaches that…
Nokia 5.1 Plus gets Android 9 Pie update
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that Filipino Nokia fans can now enjoy the latest Android operating system, Android 9 Pie on their Nokia 5.1 Plus. With…
Foreign affairs dep’t contractor ‘took’ PH passport-holders’ data
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed yesterday that the agency is building its database from scratch because “passport maker took all the (user) data,” according to the report…
Lenovo presents new ‘intelligent’ devices at CES 2019
In photo: Lenovo Smart Tab At CES 2019, technology company Lenovo announced a new group of intelligent devices from across its portfolio — products designed to transform and improve the…
IBM unveils world’s first integrated quantum computing system for commercial use
In photo: Ginny Rometty, CEO, IBM at the 2019 CES IBM announced at the 2019 CES being held in Las Vegas that it will be making the IBMQSystemOne, the world’s…
McAfee survey says gamers worry about future state of gaming security
In McAfee’s “Game Over: The Future of Gaming Security” survey, 75 percent of gamers show concern about security in the gaming industry. This stems from the fact that 64 percent…
Samsung showcases vision for connected living at 2019 CES
Samsung Electronics highlights the advances it made in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G that will eventually power the Internet of Things (IoT) or connected living during…
Sophos lists hackers’ emerging behaviors, recommends solutions to mitigate attacks
Data is the new currency and organizations are advised to put at the top of priorities cybersecurity solutions to protect users’ personal details. Money is not the only thing that…
Smart partners with various organizations to boost disaster preparedness in PH
Communication services, technological innovations, and partnerships with various organizations — these factors have helped communities all over the Philippines bolster disaster preparedness and response efforts. As part of Smart Communications’…
IDC: Worldwide IoT spending to reach $745B this year
The Internet of Things (IoT) business is sure to rake in billions of dollars in 2019, according to industry research firm International Data Corp. (IDC). Spending which is expected to…
Kaspersky Lab appoints MSI-ECS Philippines to boost growth in B2B market
In line with Kaspersky Lab’s strategy to aggressively strengthen its growth in the enterprise market, the global cybersecurity company today announces its partnership with MSI-ECS Philippines. MSI-ECS is carrying over…
MyEG Philippines partnerships to bring insurance closer to public
MyEG Philippines Inc. (MyEG Philippines), a one-stop provider of e-government automation solutions and payment services, unveiled recently the MyEG Insurance portal to bring to the Filipinos fast and hassle-free access…
Over 5M unencrypted passport details exposed in Marriot data breach
While Marriot International lowered the number of Starwood records affected by the cyberattack that it revealed in November from 500 million to 383 million due to duplicates, it revealed hackers…
Fortinet introduces new security automation capabilities on AWS, expands security fabric offerings
Cybersecurity solutions company Fortinet announced the expansion of its Fortinet Security Fabric offerings and new automation capabilities for Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide streamlined and consistent security management for…
Ryuk ransomware suspected in US newspaper cyberattack
The Los Angeles Times (LA Times) reported that ransomware named after the character Ryuk in the popular manga “Death Note” caused the attack to Tribune Publishing operations that disrupted the…
Companies developing collaborative robots named as IDC Innovators
International Data Corporation (IDC) recently published an IDC Innovators report profiling four companies developing collaborative robots to help drive the adoption of collaborative robotic automation and elevate the overall competitiveness…
How to spot and avoid online spammer tricks
No amount of news exposure can stop criminals from preying on potential victims. In the last few years, stories of scamming using emails and other social networking platforms hogged the…
Lenovo rolls out Intel Optane-powered devices in PH
PC and smart devices company Lenovo launched recently a portfolio of devices featuring Intel Optane memory technology, a system acceleration solution found in 8th Generation or latest Intel Core Processors…
Asean Business Awards recognizes SAP for social, economic contribution to the region
Software company SAP announced was recognized as “Friend of Asean” at the 2018 Asean Business Awards held recently “for its positive social and economic contributions to Southeast Asia (SEA). The…
Symantec, Fortinet partner to deliver comprehensive cloud security service
Cybersecurity firms Symantec Corp. and Fortinet announced a partnership agreement to provide customers with what is said to be the industry’s most comprehensive and robust security solutions. Fortinet’s Next-Generation Firewall…
US newspapers report cyberattacks that disrupt printing, distribution
A number of US-based newspapers reported suspected cyberattacks that affected their printing and distribution. In a report by CNN, it said that according to the Los Angeles Times the cyberattack…
Cebu Pacific’s GetGo partners with CuroTek for contact center services, improved customer experience
CuroTek (Curo Teknika, Inc.), an ePLDT subsidiary and a Managed IT Services and Contact Center partner of market-leading enterprises, recently penned a partnership with Cebu Pacific to provide Managed Omni…
2019 Cybersecurity Predictions: Attackers will exploit AI, IoT; supply chain remains weakest link
New technology means new playground for hackers. Various cybersecurity companies have released their predictions for 2019 after an eventful 2018 that saw high-profile data breaches and millions of compromised user…
IDC: Double-digit growth will continue for wearable devices due to popularity of smartwatches
Global shipments of wearable devices are forecast to reach 125.3 million units in 2018, up 8.5 percent from 2017, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device…
IDC: Worldwide server market revenue up by 37.7% YoY in 3Q18
In the latest IDC (International Data Corporation) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, vendor revenue in the worldwide server market increased 37.7 percent, year over year to $23.4 billion during the third…
Kaspersky: A third of shoppers’ financial credentials compromised
Online shopping provides the convenience mall shopping couldn’t such as avoiding heavy traffic and the rush of people in stores. With just a click of a mouse and the item…
Smart, Samsung encourage Filipinos to upgrade to LTE through discount offerings
From left: Rhomel Marcojos, head of Operator Channel, IT and Mobile, Samsung; Angela Chua, operator account manager, IT and Mobile, Samsung; Alex Park, Business Unit adviser for IT and Mobile,…
IDOOH, Grab Philippines partner to bring the in-vehicle entertainment screen network
IDOOH International has partnered with GrabAds, Grab’s online-to-offline (O2O) advertising platform, to deploy in-vehicle media screens in GrabCars in the Philippines. The partnership aims to provide passengers and drivers with…
Gartner survey reveals two-thirds of organizations intend to deploy 5G by 2020 to use in IoT
In Gartner’s 5G use case and adoption survey conducted in May 2018 through June 2018, it reveals that 66 percent of organizations have been contemplating deploying 5G technology by the…
2018 RECAP: Some high-profile security breaches of 2018
Data breaches not only cost companies millions of dollars but also damage brand trust.
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