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Recent data released by cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet indicates a doubling of ransomware incidents across the Philippines. In 2023, 56% of organizations reported a two-fold increase compared to the previous…
With the rapid increase in online scams using SMS and other messaging apps, consumers now demand a more effective approach to combating fraud. The latest survey from Appdome, a mobile…
Cybercriminals show no signs of relenting, as Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider, foresees an ongoing surge in cyberattacks in 2024. These attacks include phishing, scams, data breaches, and geopolitical motivations.…
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary, Smart, have enlisted Computer Studies and Engineering (CSE) students from Jose Rizal University (JRU) to champion cybersecurity. In response to the increasing digitalization embraced by…
Globe reported a significant surge in blocking SIM cards associated with fraud and scams through its Stop Spam portal in 2023, marking a fourfold increase compared to the previous year.…
Cloud-native network detection and response (NDR) provider, ExtraHop, has successfully secured $100 million in growth capital from existing investors, with the transaction expected to close in early 2024. ExtraHop ended…
ManageEngine, an IT management software provider, continues to remind organizations that endpoint security remains a crucial factor in mitigating cyber attacks. Endpoints include devices that the workforce uses, such as…
Two teams from the Philippine contingent secured spots in the Top 5 among 1,348 finalists at the Global Trend Micro AI hackathon, held recently in Japan. Their 4th and 5th…
“Globe attributes the 85% decline in spam and scam text messages to its strong partnerships with banks and financial institutions. During the first three quarters of 2023, the telecommunications company…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions firm, recommends tackling the overlooked menace of digital clutter to protect your precious data this year. In this age of rapid digital expansion, digital clutter arises…
The cybersecurity unit of tech giant Microsoft introduced an (artificial intelligence) AI-driven solution, Secure Future Initiative, designed to respond to escalating cyber attacks. “As more Filipinos embrace digital technologies, it…
By Alan Reyes, Country Manager, Fortinet Philippines In a world rapidly digitizing, the resilience of our organizations against cyber threats has never been more critical. The relentless surge in cybercrime,…
If cybercriminals have been using artificial intelligence, specifically Generative AI (GenAI) in launching attacks, cybersecurity providers are exploring various use cases to counter these attacks. The use of GenAI in…
Sophos CryptoGuard, the anti-ransomware technology acquired by the cybersecurity solutions provider in 2015, has detected a 62% year-over-year increase in intentional remote encryption attacks, also known as remote ransomware, since…
Experts at Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, warn the public of escalating dangers driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and increased automation. Its latest report foresees a spike in cyberattacks, particularly…
By Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security Cybersecurity is an arms race. Bad actors are constantly evolving their tools to circumvent detection, while defenders are trying to adapt.…
Researchers of cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky predicts APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) actors will introduce new exploits across mobile, wearables, and smart devices, forming botnets, refining supply chain attacks, and using…
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are urging the public to exercise caution when dealing with emails or messages, especially during the holiday season, as authorities anticipate a surge in…
Group-IB, a cybersecurity solutions company, uncovered a new threat actor named GambleForce, also known as EagleStrike GambleForce in Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence Platform. Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence experts reveal that between September…
The retail sector in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region faces a disproportionate share of cyber incidents due to inadequate cybersecurity budgets, as highlighted by a recent Kaspersky study. Unlike the…
By Lindsay Brown, Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific and Japan, GoTo It’s fair to say many businesses, especially so as small business owners or business leaders in…
Holiday online shopping can be a haven for digital thieves, making it crucial to adopt secure practices. Sophos, a cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, shares tome tips for safeguarding your privacy during the…
Visa, a digital payment facilitator, has highlighted the increase in consumer vigilance during this holiday shopping season, acknowledging the growing threat posed by cybercriminals targeting both online and in-store shoppers.…
Enterprise networking and security giant Cisco has responded to its own surveillance findings by unveiling its latest addition to the Security Cloud platform: the Cisco AI Assistant for Security, powered…
Sophos, a cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, saw that scammers can easily exploit different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, to use in widespread fraud even with minimal technical expertise. While the…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, has exposed Lazarus’ latest campaign, which exploits legitimate software in a sophisticated APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) strategy. The campaign, unveiled by Kaspersky‘s research team at…
Along with emerging technologies also come new cybersecurity issues. This is one of the topics discussed in Trend Micro’s DECODE 2023, held recently. Cybersecurity experts highlighted the surge in hacker…
Fortinet, a cybersecurity solutions provider, predicts that the combination of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) operations with generative AI will equip threat actors with simplified tools, enabling an easier execution of cyberattacks. Based…
Cyberint, the threat intelligence firm whose analysts scour the deep and dark web, has identified a newly active group named Dark Pink launching advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks across various…
Sophos, a cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, disclosed in its Active Adversary Report that cyber attackers have been erasing crucial telemetry or logs from targeted organizations, hampering visibility into their networks. The Sophos…
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