Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
Children face growing dangers online as criminals and harmful groups use social media, messaging apps, and other digital platforms to reach them. These threats are becoming harder to stop because…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is investigating separate cyber incidents involving the websites of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Labor and Employment…
Mirage Kitten is using fake LinkedIn recruiters and malicious coding tests to infect software engineers in the aviation and financial technology sectors, according to Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team…
Cybercriminal group SilverFox is using fake Claude AI applications to break into businesses across Asia-Pacific (APAC), as attackers increasingly exploit the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace,…
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has secured GSMA certification for its SIM Swap and Device Swap application programming interfaces (APIs), giving businesses more tools to detect online fraud beyond one-time passwords…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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 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.…
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…
Consumers in the Philippines have among the lowest tolerance in Southeast Asia (SEA) for technology companies that suffer serious security, privacy, or service failures, according to a new regional study…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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, 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 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…
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…
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…
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