Tenable report finds security gaps in Kubernetes environments
To reduce these risks, Tenable recommends businesses limit API exposure by applying firewall rules and restricting inbound access.
Palo Alto Networks strengthens cloud security with Cortex Cloud
Cortex Cloud features security for applications, cloud risk management, and runtime protection. It prevents security issues during development, detects vulnerabilities, and offers automated fixes.
Sophos: 89% of IT leaders worry about GenAI flaws in cybersecurity
While 80% believe GenAI will raise the price of security tools, 87% think the long-term savings will make up for it. Still, 75% said measuring these costs remains difficult.
NPC cautions public about iris scans in exchange for crypto
The NPC said ris scans are considered sensitive personal information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. If misused or stolen, they can lead to identity theft and fraud.
BSP launches cyber resilience council to strengthen security of financial sector
The Council will bring together key industry players to improve cybersecurity measures and ensure financial institutions are prepared for potential risks.
Trend Micro predicts increase in AI-driven cyber threats in 2025
Trend Micro predicts that in 2025, cybercriminals will leverage AI to automate and scale these threats further. Tools such as AI-generated phishing campaigns and deepfake-powered scams will become more common.
PH moves up in global ranking for cyber threats
Data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) showed that in 2024, the country recorded 17,706,118 local threat incidents, affecting 36.8% of users.
Gartner: Cross-border GenAI misuse may cause 40% of AI data breaches
Many countries are still developing AI regulations, creating inconsistencies that make it difficult for companies to apply a single security policy. Without global standards, businesses must create separate strategies for…
Shopee cautions users about task and prize scams
Shopee reminded users that it never asks for money in exchange for jobs, and all employment opportunities are listed only on its official careers page.
Minimizing Fraudulent Returns: How accurate sizing tools protect merchants
Reduce fraudulent returns with accurate sizing tools. Learn how retailers can protect profits, improve fit accuracy, and enhance customer trust.
Google blocks 3.2 million risky app installs in PH with new security feature
Google has prevented more than 3.2 million high-risk app install attempts in the Philippines through its Enhanced Google Play Protect security feature. The move aims to protect Android users from…
Palo Alto Networks says AI-driven threats put young internet users at risk
Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity solutions provider, warns that the rise of AI-driven cyber threats, including deepfakes, poses growing risks for young internet users. As more children and teenagers engage…
Romance scams that use AI lead to $46 million in losses, warns Tenable
As Valentine’s Day nears, Tenable, an exposure management company, warns that romance scams remain a major threat, with fraudsters now using generative AI (GenAI) to deceive victims more convincingly. A…
Globe, GoTyme Bank sign deal to boost fraud investigations
Telecom company Globe and digital bank GoTyme Bank have signed a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) to help investigate fraud and protect customers and businesses from financial crimes. Under the agreement,…
Globe restricts over 3,000 child porn domains to protect kids
Globe restricted access to 3,096 domains linked to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) in 2024, slightly up from 3,047 the previous year. The move aligns with its continued…
CyberSecPhil Conference 2025 to focus on cyber resilience
CyberSecPhil Conference 2025 (CSP2025) will bring together security professionals from various industries in the Philippines to discuss strategies for strengthening cybersecurity defenses. The event, themed “Empowering Tomorrow: A Cyber Resilient…
UnaCash shares data protection tips for online security
UnaCash, a digital financial service provider, highlights the importance of data protection and shares simple steps consumers can take to secure their information. Cyber threats such as phishing, smishing, and…
Cloudflare partners with Adobe in developing image verification tool for users
Cloudflare Inc., a connectivity cloud company, has launched a one-click solution that helps creators and publishers track the digital history of images across its global network. The new feature, called…
Kaspersky finds new crypto-stealing Trojan in app stores
A newly discovered Trojan called SparkCat has been found in AppStore and Google Play, using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal sensitive information from user images. Cybersecurity solutions provider Kaspersky…
BSP mulls over replacing OTP authentication amid rising scams
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering removing one-time password (OTP) authentication as phishing scams and other fraud schemes continue to target bank customers, according to news reports. OTP…
Sophos finalizes $859-million acquisition of Secureworks
Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $859 million. As a result, Secureworks’ common stock is no longer trading on Nasdaq. Sophos, backed…
Kaspersky: PH moves up to 3rd in web threats despite fewer attacks
The Philippines has moved up to third place among countries most affected by web threats in 2024, according to the report by Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider. Despite a decrease…
Palo Alto Networks develops tool to address encryption risks from quantum computing
Palo Alto Networks has introduced a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) Open API framework to help organizations prepare for quantum security threats. The cybersecurity company developed the framework with six…
Kaspersky warns of fake stores exploiting Dubai’s chocolate trend
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the growing demand for Dubai’s sought-after chocolate by creating fraudulent online stores, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky. These scams range from fake websites impersonating known…
AI as a double-edged sword for cloud security
By Ouyang Xin, General Manager of Security Products, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence There is no doubt that the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) Large Language Models (LLMs) market has…
Telcos support arrest of alleged text scam device supplier
Telecommunications companies Smart and Globe lauded the arrest of a Malaysian national accused of supplying International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catchers used in text scams. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating…
CICC warns against loan scams, fake BPI messages
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is alerting the public about loan scams spreading on social media and fraudulent SMS messages pretending to be from the Bank of the…
Philippines ranks second in global DDoS attacks, Cloudflare says
The Philippines ranked as the second most attacked country worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report from Cloudflare, a software solutions provider. This is the first…
Lenovo’s ThinkShield Firmware Assurance improves network visibility
Tech giant Lenovo has introduced ThinkShield Firmware Assurance as part of its enterprise cybersecurity solutions. The new offering is designed to improve visibility and protection below the operating system (OS),…
AI-generated images raise challenges in combating misinformation
The Los Angeles fires were raging when Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced the removal of third-party fact-checkers from the social media platform. Around the same time, an image of…
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