Maya says customer trust is driving digital finance security
Maya has expanded the security controls available to customers as more Filipinos use mobile apps to move, save, borrow, and manage money. Users can freeze or unfreeze their cards and…
Converge steps up protection against harmful websites
Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. blocked nearly 12 billion attempts to access websites hosting dangerous, inappropriate, and harmful content through its network in 2025. The company…
PLDT, Smart block sites showing school shootings
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. will block more than 100 websites that stream or host footage of school shootings and other acts of extreme violence. The…
Lenovo: 90% of IT leaders see gaps in AI threat readiness
Ninety percent of IT leaders say their organizations have gaps in defending against AI-driven threats, as businesses face increasingly complex cybersecurity risks and fragmented security systems. Lenovo is expanding its…
Metrobank adds new security tools against digital fraud
Metrobank has rolled out four new security features on its mobile banking app as banks face growing threats from phishing, account takeovers, and other scams targeting customers. The Bangko Sentral…
Protecting vulnerable users in a digital world
Our growing reliance on digital tools has certainly connected communities and made daily tasks simpler. But it’s also brought along complex new risks. For people who are more vulnerable, like…
IBM: ASEAN data breach costs hit record $4.12 million
Organizations across ASEAN paid an average of $4.12 million for a data breach in 2026, the highest amount recorded, according to IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report. Almost…
CIBI, CICC team up to fight financial fraud
CIBI Information Inc. and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have partnered to improve how financial institutions and government agencies share information about fraud and cybercrime in the Philippines.…
CrowdStrike: Ransomware, cloud attacks remain key threats in 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to make cyberattacks faster, more scalable, and harder to detect in 2026 as both sophisticated and less-skilled cybercriminals adopt the technology, according to CrowdStrike’s 2026…
Kaspersky finds custom malware targeting governments and research in Central Asia
A cyber espionage campaign that has been operating since January 2025 is using highly customized malware to infiltrate government agencies, healthcare organizations, research institutions, and other critical sectors across Central…
Sophos warns AI is accelerating cyberattacks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping cybercriminals carry out attacks much faster, leaving organizations with less time to detect and stop threats, according to the Sophos AI Security 2026 Report. The…
BPI CyberProtect forum pushes stronger consumer protection
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is calling on government, law enforcement, industry leaders, and consumers to work together to strengthen the country’s defenses against digital fraud as cyber…
Whizkey Technology sees demand for outsourced IT management
Whizkey Technology Services Inc. is entering the Philippine managed IT services market as businesses grapple with IT talent shortages, rising cybersecurity risks, and increasingly complex technology environments. Whizkey Technology, founded…
BSP issues AI cybersecurity guidance for banks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging banks and other BSP-regulated entities to strengthen their cybersecurity as artificial intelligence (AI) gives cybercriminals new ways to attack financial systems. In…
Palo Alto Networks urges PH firms to secure AI adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making cyberattacks faster and more sophisticated, prompting businesses to rethink cybersecurity as a business risk rather than just an IT concern, according to Palo Alto Networks.…
GoSerpent malware targets government and diplomatic entities
Government agencies and diplomatic organizations in Southeast Asia (SEA) are facing a more advanced cyber threat as attackers continue to improve a malware campaign designed to steal sensitive information, according…
Sophos: 79% of ransomware attacks start with stolen identities
Cybercriminals are now more likely to break into company systems by stealing employee login details than by exploiting software flaws, according to the latest State of Ransomware 2026 report from…
Deepfakes outpace detection, experts urge scam awareness
Deepfake videos and AI-generated voices have become so realistic that cybersecurity experts are changing their advice. Instead of teaching people how to spot fake videos, they are urging them to…
Smart earns GSMA certification for anti-fraud API
PLDT Enterprise said Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has received GSMA Open Gateway certification for its SmartSafe RoamStatus API, allowing businesses to verify if a customer’s mobile phone is roaming overseas…
Philippine Blockchain Week highlights real-world AI, crypto use
Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026 drew more than 12,000 delegates to the SMX Convention Center Manila, highlighting how blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital assets are moving beyond discussions and…
ManageEngine sees a shift toward unified IT as AI adoption accelerates
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corp., says businesses across Southeast Asia (SEA) are moving away from using separate IT tools in favor of a single platform…
Fortinet names Luca Simonelli as SVP for APAC
Fortinet has appointed Luca Simonelli as senior vice president for Asia Pacific (APAC), putting him in charge of the cybersecurity company’s sales business across one of its fastest-growing regions. Based…
Palo Alto Networks: Shadow AI raises data security risks in Philippine firms
Employees are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools faster than companies can secure them, creating a growing “Shadow AI” problem that could expose confidential business information, according to cybersecurity company Palo…
Salmon steps up app security to block fraud attempts
Scams continue to increase in the Philippines, prompting fintech company Salmon to strengthen its mobile app with security features designed to prevent fraud before money is lost. Rather than relying…
Kaspersky finds 250,000 GitHub Actions security issues
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) found more than 250,000 potential security issues in GitHub Actions workflows after reviewing 30,000 of the platform’s most-starred repositories, raising concerns over risks…
BSP tightens authentication for digital banking
Digital banking users in the Philippines will get additional security checks as banks and e-wallet providers move away from relying mainly on SMS- and email-based one-time passwords (OTPs) for risky…
Kaspersky warns businesses as hackers use AI to scale attacks
Cybersecurity companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve threat detection and response, but cybercriminals are also using the same technology to create faster, more convincing attacks. A Kaspersky study…
A10 Networks acquires TrojAI to boost AI security
A10 Networks has acquired AI security company TrojAI Inc., adding new tools designed to help organizations test, secure, and govern artificial intelligence (AI) systems and agent-based workflows. The deal strengthens…
Saviynt strengthens AI security with intent-based access controls
Saviynt, an identity security solutions provider, has expanded its Identity Security for AI solution with new controls designed to help enterprises manage how AI agents access applications, data, APIs, and…
Fortinet finds 13,000 FIFA 2026 scam domains
FortiGuard Labs research found more than 13,000 FIFA World Cup 2026-themed domains registered from January to May 2026, with about 8.8% identified as malicious or suspicious, showing that cybercriminals are…
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