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The Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) held the second installment of the ISOG Colloquium 2024 on Sept. 5 at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). Building on the success of…
A recent survey by Appdome, a mobile app security solutions provider, highlights the increasing demand for mobile app security among Filipino users. The “4th Annual Philippines Consumer Survey of Mobile…
The Philippines has made a significant leap in the 2024 United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), climbing to 53rd place from its previous rank of 61st in 2020. The report,…
Cybercriminals are now taking advantage of popular content creation and collaboration platforms to launch phishing attacks, according to new research from Barracuda Networks. Barracuda said these platforms, often used by…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity and data privacy solutions provider, has issued a warning about the finance industry remaining a primary target for cyberattacks. Despite the introduction of a cyber resilience framework…
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) unveiled “HuliScam,” a public reporting portal developed to counter text scams and phishing activities. Customers can report unsolicited messages, including the mobile number and embedded links,…
A recent survey by cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that educational organizations are paying a high price to recover from ransomware attacks, with some institutions paying more than the initial ransom…
Trend Micro recently hosted its 8th annual cybersecurity conference, DECODE 2024: Fusion Forward, attracting over 1,100 participants. This year’s event, held in September, brought together IT and cybersecurity professionals for…
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new version of the Loki backdoor malware, which has been used in cyberattacks against at least 12 Russian companies across various sectors, including engineering and…
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has strengthened its SIM registration system by introducing enhanced verification tools and advanced technology to combat fraudulent activities. This move focuses on stopping the use of…
Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has identified an expansion of a Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage campaign, Operation Crimson Palace, across Southeast Asia (SEA). According to Sophos, the campaign, ongoing for nearly…
About 59.6% of enterprises in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region were hit by ransomware in 2023, according to a recent report by International Data Corp. (IDC). The market intelligence firm attributes…
A recent report from Chainalysis reveals the increasing sophistication and profitability of cryptocurrency scams in 2024. According to the 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2, scammers have shifted from…
Barracuda Networks Inc., a cloud-first security solutions provider, has revealed that nearly half (44%) of foiled ransomware attacks were detected during the lateral movement stage, according to their latest Threat…
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered new developments in the espionage activities of the BlindEagle Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group. This group, also known as APT-C-36, has…
In a previous report, the International Data Corp. (IDC), a market intelligence firm, projected that 34% of organizations in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region might increase their investments in generative artificial…
Trend Micro Inc., a cybersecurity solutions provider, has recently announced that its cybersecurity platform, Trend Vision One, now serves over 10,000 large enterprise customers globally. With new management and operational…
According to the survey conducted by iProov, a provider of biometric identity solutions, nearly half of organizations have encountered deepfakes, and three-quarters believe that these (artificial intelligence) AI-generated threats will…
Network provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have issued a warning to customers about the rise in vishing, or phishing conducted over voice calls.…
Cybersecurity solutions company Palo Alto Networks introduced its Secure AI by Design portfolio, targeting enhanced protection for (artificial intelligence) AI applications and frameworks. This new suite of tools from Palo…
A study by cybersecurity solutions provider Kaspersky, presented during its annual Cyber Security Weekend held in Sri Lanka, reveals that approximately 21% of phishing emails are now generated by AI,…
A recent report from Fortinet, a cybersecurity solutions provider, shows the challenges organizations in the Philippines face due to a shortage of cybersecurity skills. According to Fortinet’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity…
Mobile security company Appdome emphasizes the growing concern in the digital advertising landscape caused by ad fraud. While many people assume it is a singular issue, ad fraud actually comes…
Google’s security researchers has uncovered a series of cyber activities by an Iranian government-backed group, known as APT42, that aimed at compromising the personal email accounts of individuals linked to…
Ransomware groups are increasingly weaponizing stolen data to pressure their targets into paying ransoms, according to recent research by cybersecurity firm Sophos. The findings reveal that cybercriminals are no longer…
(Artificial intelligence) AI-enhanced malicious attacks have once again emerged as the top concern for enterprises, according to research and consulting firm Gartner’s latest risk survey. The Gartner survey highlights growing…
The average cost of a data breach in the Asean region has surged to a record high of $3.23 million in 2024 or a 6% increase from 2023. This finding…
Negombo, Sri Lanka – As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into digital infrastructure, new forms of supply chain attacks are anticipated. During Kaspersky’s APAC Cyber Security Weekend, Vitaly Kamluk,…
The PLDT Group, through its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), is intensifying efforts to combat text scams. As part of this initiative, Smart has enhanced its blocking tools and…
Negombo, Sri Lanka – In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a niche technology to a pervasive force influencing nearly every aspect of modern life. While AI…
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