IBM: ‘Incumbents’ reclaim throne in digital disruption from startups
By Edd K. Usman Upstart startups would certainly learn a few lessons about digital disruption, that being at the top may sometimes mean a temporary place. That being at the…
Android RAMpage vulnerability could wipe out smartphone memory
(Image from Pixabay) A team of security researchers discovered a new vulnerability that would likely affect every Android phone — and even tablets — released after 2012. The vulnerability is…
LRMC invites public to join Hackatren to improve LRT-1 customer experience
By Edd K. Usman Without a shred of doubt, every one of the many thousands who crammed every day the 109 coaches of the Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1 wants to…
Facebook quiz leaked data of 120 million users over the years
(Screencap from NameTests website) When it rains, it pours. Facebook is still recovering from the massive crisis brought by the Cambridge Analytica scandal and yet another data leak exposé is…
Cheap Android phones come with freebies that users won’t like — Kaspersky
(Image from Pixabay) In developing countries, consumers don’t have much choice but to buy the most affordable smartphone. As long as the camera is good and it works well, that…
IDC: Growing preference for cloud services to affect IT outsourcing market in the Philippines
(Image by Mudassar Iqbal/Pixabay) According to the latest IDC Asia / Pacific, excluding Japan (APeJ) Semiannual Services Tracker, total outsourcing services revenues in the Philippines exceeded US$300 million for the…
Know how to respond to cyber attacks, enterprises told
(Image by Gerd Altman/Pixabay) Now that businesses have fully embraced digital transformation by moving their data to the cloud, they are now faced with the gargantuan task of protecting information…
MVP is Telecom Asia’s CEO of the Year
PLDT and Smart Communications chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan was named Telecom CEO of the Year at the Telecom Asia Awards ceremony held on June 26 in Singapore. “I…
Coin mining malware surpasses ransomware attacks — McAfee
(Image by Pete Linforth / Pixabay) Ransomware incidents have significantly dropped in the first half of 2018 while the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency gave criminals a new target, according to…
Watch World Cup securely; Sophos offers free anti-virus software
The excitement over World Cup 2018 is building up as the finals are getting nearer and nearer. Fans and new converts flock to social media to show support for their…
Fortnite, Steam Card gamers fall for fraudsters’ schemes
Online gamers have been lured to reveal personal details in exchange for gaming currencies and a promise of free premium upgrades, according to Action Fraud, UK’s national reporting center for…
IoT worldwide spending to reach $1.2 trillion in 2022, says IDC
(Image from Pixabay) Smart cities and digital transformation will drive the Internet of Things (IoT) spending worldwide and may reach $1.2 trillion in 2022. This is the latest forecast of…
Smart notches 5G speeds of over 14Gbps
Amid preparations for the coming of 5G technology in the country, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and technology partner Huawei Technologies Phils. Inc. have successfully breached 5G speeds…
Cloud, Cybersecurity Take Center Stage at ‘Breakthrough with Globe Business Solutions’
Image by Wynn Pointaux (Pixabay) Globe Business, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) arm of Globe Telecom, brings out a selection of tools and solutions that will enable enterprises to…
Monero-mining malware deployed through Drupal security flaw
Image by Gerd Altmann (Pixabay) Security firm TrendMicro reveals that after a series of research, it found network attacks that target a vulnerability in the Drupal content management framework. The…
Windows malware sleeps for days then deploys additional payloads
Image from Deep Instinct / Security firm Deep Instinct recently uncovered a new malware that uses a more deceptive approach and then converts PCs to practically the hackers’ botnet. Mylobot…
Service provider links rural communities in Palawan with roll out of fiber services
Image by Chaitawat Pawapoowadon / Pixabay / Telecoms and digital services provider PLDT has started offering commercial fiber plans in El Nido, Palawan, after launching its initial fiber facilities in…
20% of global mobile data traffic will be on 5G networks in 2023 — Ericsson Mobility Report
Image from Ericsson Press Center / In the Philippines, the two telecommunications company have already announced their 5G (fifth generation) technology rollouts recently and almost simultaneously. This is in anticipation…
Telco promises improved mobile connectivity in Puerto Princesa
Tourists and residents of Palawan can now stay connected while on business or vacation as PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) rolls out Long Term Evolution (LTE) across the…
Philippine banks need to take cybersecurity seriously
Photo by Florante Valdez / Pixabay Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas warns financial institutions of cyberattack threats that can not only compromise user data but may also cripple operations. Reports of…
US warns of another malware from North Korea
Image by Robinraj Premchand / Pixabay / North Korea is allegedly conducting another malware operation, according to the Malware Analysis Report released by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s…
Smart pushes for innovation with 5G Technolab
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recently launched its 5G Technolab, a facility that will focus on the research and development, standardization, and testing of 5G.
Apple to shut down security gap on iPhones
Photo by William Iven / Pixabay / In the next software update, iPhones will shut down the security gap that allows a third party to break in and collect data…
Vietnam’s cybersecurity law raises concern over loss of freedom of speech
Photo by Robert Pastryk / Pixabay Right after Vietnam passed its cybersecurity law, human rights watchdog Amnesty International (AI) issued a statement calling it “a devastating blow for freedom of…
DICT signs tripartite agreement with NGCP, TransCo on use of fiber optic network
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) sealed its partnership with the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) for the utilization of…
What is GDPR? Why should businesses be concerned about it?
Amid the controversial data breaches which affected millions of people around the globe, the European Union (EU) finally implemented the General Data Protection and Regulation or GDPR as part of…
Ransomware now attacks all platforms, including MacOs — Sophos
Ransomware attacks are no longer limited to Windows systems but are possible with MacOs and other platforms. This is the most significant findings in “SophosLabs 2018 Malware Forecast” released recently.…
Globe brings 5G technology to the Philippines
Globe Telecom formally announced its fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology adoption in the Philippines, with the first 5G Globe At Home service to be commercially available by the second quarter of…
Bug hits 14M Facebook users
The already troubled — and beaten up — social networking site Facebook once again fell victim to a bug compromising the privacy of its 14 million users. What users thought…
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