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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…
Negombo, Sri Lanka — Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, is recalibrating its strategic focus following its exit from the US market. The company is intensifying its efforts in Southeast…
A recent report by Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity solutions company, highlights the increasing vulnerability of industrial operations in the Philippines to cyberattacks. The “State of OT Security” report, which…
Metrobank has rolled out a new security feature, AppKey, for its mobile banking application, promising to provide customers with a faster and more secure way to complete transactions. The AppKey…
The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) have made it easier for cybercriminals to deploy sophisticated attacks. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has reported a significant surge in…
Concern about artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks has once again topped research and consulting company Gartner Inc.’s list of emerging risks for enterprises in the second quarter of 2024. The…
Research from cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky reveals that over three-quarters of cybersecurity professionals with two to five years of experience did not study information technology or computer science at college…
Kaspersky’s latest analysis reveals that nearly 25% of Wi-Fi networks set up for the upcoming Paris Olympics are either weak or unencrypted. The cybersecurity firm assessed 25,000 free Wi-Fi spots…
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has evolved into an essential tool rather than a mere option. In an email interview with Back End News, Nathan Wenzler, chief cybersecurity strategist at Tenable,…
In response to the growing threat of cyber fraud in the Philippines, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to host the “BPI Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Conference…
Republic Act 12010, also known as the “Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act” (Afasa), has recently been signed into law. This legislation, filed by Sen. Mark Villar, seeks to protect consumers against…
A recent report from Sophos reveals that median recovery costs for ransomware attacks on the Energy and Water sectors have surged to $3 million over the past year. This figure,…
According to Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, there have been 515 million phishing attempts thwarted globally. The company underscored the importance of having a reliable security solution to mitigate such…
Aqua Security’s research team, Aqua Nautilus, recently published a report highlighting a significant security vulnerability in Git-based infrastructure, commonly used by Source Code Management (SCM) systems like GitHub, GitLab, and…
Using a novel attack technique, cybercriminals are abusing legitimate URL protection services to hide malicious URLs in phishing emails, according to a recent Threat Spotlight from Barracuda Networks, a provider…
The latest report from technology company Zoho, revealed a regional email security awareness score of 43.2% in Southeast Asia (SEA), compared to 40.7% for the Middle East and Africa (MEA)…
In the second quarter of 2024, digital solutions provider Globe observed a significant decrease in blocked spam SMS messages, highlighting a shift in scam tactics as fraudsters adapt to new…
According to market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC), the expected increase in cybersecurity threats during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will lead to a rise in cybersecurity services revenue…
Bayad has strengthened its cybersecurity framework while upgrading its backend and frontend solutions. The company has obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard 4.0 (PCIDSS 4.0), reinforcing its commitment…
Commvault, a cyber resilience and data protection solutions provider, aims to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity by identifying effective recovery strategies against cyberattacks. Partnering with GigaOm, a research firm, Commvault…
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has voiced concerns regarding a new wave of scam messages targeting mobile users through methods outside traditional telecommunications networks. The organization has called…
The latest report from cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky indicates a 5% rise in cybersecurity infections affecting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the…
A recent report by Akamai Technologies, titled “Scraping Away Your Bottom Line: How Web Scrapers Impact Ecommerce,” reveals significant security and business risks posed by the rising prevalence of web…
As the movie “Inside Out 2” captivates audiences with its exploration of human emotions, there’s an important lesson we can draw from the film: Emotions play a significant role in…
The term “hacking” often conjures up negative images — data breaches, compromised networks, defaced websites, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Recently, the Philippines has been plagued by such incidents, further…
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a fiber broadband provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US-based Super Micro Computer Inc. to build advanced, AI-driven data centers in the Philippines.…
Securing generative AI (GenAI) workloads is increasingly becoming a priority for organizations. Amazon Web Services (AWS) enhanced its security features to address the challenges that come with leveraging GenAI. Kimberly…
Kaspersky’s recent report, “Managing Geographically Distributed Businesses: Challenges and Solutions,” highlights the prevalence of cybersecurity incidents in container environments. The Kaspersky study reveals that 85% of companies utilizing container development…
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), PLDT’s wireless unit, deactivated over 615,788 mobile numbers linked to illegal activities such as spamming and SMShing scams between January and May this year. PLDT and…
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and promotion of the national ICT agenda, has reported a “minor” data breach within its systems.…
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