Network and endpoint security firm Sophos announced recently the findings of its survey, “The State of Endpoint Security Today,” which shows the extent to which businesses are at risk of repeated ransomware […]
Inadequate protection against ransomware makes enterprises vulnerable to attacks
Can users help in securing the safety of their data on social media?
(Image by Gerald Altmann/Pixabay) Trend Micro recently ran a survey on Twitter asking people how they feel about their data on social media. The results are almost split because people have different […]
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 peak could […]
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 dubbed as […]
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 have a […]
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 hounding the […]
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 is fine […]
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 full-year 2017, with 8.2 […]
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 from cybercriminals. […]
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 accept this […]
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 McAfee’s quarterly […]
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 favorite teams […]
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 fraud and […]
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 technology industry […]
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 of over […]
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 build and secure […]
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 attacks seem to […]
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 also gives […]
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 the area. Since […]
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 of the […]
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 province. This […]
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 data breaches […]
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 Computer Emergency Response […]
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 even without a […]
