Five healthy digital habits for 2023 from Kaspersky
The new year is always a good time for a fresh start and nurture healthy digital habits to strengthen the safety of your personal data. “Privacy and security are not…
PLDT, Smart block over half-a-million child abuse links
The Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) of PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has blocked more than 522,000 URLs that show child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), as…
Prioritize multicloud management to reduce complexity — Dell
Managing the long-term costs of cloud and deciding the nature of multicloud edge architecture are among the top priorities of chief information officers (CIOs) in 2023, according to Dell Technologies.…
Kaspersky observes spike in cyber warfare in 2022
Kaspersky experts observed significant signs and spikes in cyber warfare in the days and weeks pre-dating military conflict in Ukraine. The cybersecurity solutions company saw a massive wave of pseudo-ransomware…
Cybercrime-as-a-Service to continue next year — Fortinet
The convergence of advanced persistent threat attacks and other cybercrime methods may define the cybersecurity landscape next year, according to cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet. In its 2023 predictions, the company’s…
Cybercriminals scam each other — Sophos
From typosquatting to phishing to backdoored malware to fake marketplaces. This is how cybercriminals try to scam each other, according to a report from cybersecurity solutions company Sophos. Cybercriminals are…
Kaspersky study shows employees worry about robot hacking
A recent Kaspersky study on the consequences of automation and increased use of robots showed the growing level of robotization in companies but highlighted the increased number of cybersecurity risks…
Linking of IT systems poses risk to critical infrastructure — Microsoft
While the convergence of infrastructure systems can offer simplified operations, it can also open up more vulnerabilities to the networks. The recent Microsoft Cyber Signals report highlights the wider risks…
Kaspersky shares tips on how to shop safely online
Cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky calls for more vigilance in securing accounts when shopping online. It warns the public to be wary of scammers and fraudsters who may obtain access to…
Cyber attacks on users up by 5% in 2022 — Kaspersky
In 2022, Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered on average 400,000 malicious files distributed every day, indicating a 5% growth compared to 2021. The number of certain types of threats also escalated:…
Trend Micro’s conference calls for heightened cybersecurity awareness
Cybersecurity services company Trend Micro reiterates the need for organizations to further strengthen their security posture amid rapid digitalization across industries. At its annual conference titled DECODE 2022, Trend Micro…
Sophos launches industry-first Managed Detection and Response service
Endpoint security provider Sophos announced the general availability of Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with new industry-first threat detection and response capabilities. Sophos is the first endpoint security provider…
Kaspersky reveals how cybercriminals scam football fans
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is the most awaited sports event of 2022 for football and cybercriminals found an opportunity to exploit it. Kaspersky experts have analyzed World Cup-related…
Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS 11.0 Nova to help stop zero day threats
Cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS 11.0 Nova, the latest version of its PAN-OS software released more than 50 product updates and innovations to help stop zero day threats.…
Kaspersky predicts shift in threat landscape to ICS in 2023
Kaspersky experts predict a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organizations and OT systems in new industries and locations. Attack surface will also increase due to digitization…
Palo Alto Networks predicts more attacks on Metaverse, MIoT, cloud in 2023
Cybersecurity solutions provider Palo Alto Networks sees a variety of cyber threats that may proliferate in the coming year. According to its latest “What’s Next in Cyber Survey,” one of…
Password attacks per second increased by 74% in the past year — Microsoft
In its latest report on the current state of cybersecurity, technology giant Microsoft found attackers continue to use ransomware and phishing in their cyber attacks. The report shares unique insights…
Unregistered devices increase security risks of hybrid work — Cisco
As companies recognize the benefits of hybrid work, the new setup also increases security vulnerability mainly due to the use of unregistered devices and unsecured networks, according to the study…
Banking credentials theft doubled in 2022 — Kaspersky
Incidents of Banking Trojans stealing payment data have doubled in 2022 compared to 2021 reaching 20 million attacks or overall growth in the number of detections of 92%, based on…
Data privacy organization calls for partnerships to boost profession in PH
The National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP), a non-stock, non-profit organization for Data Protection Officers (DPO), has called on the public and private sectors to work…
Sophos’ research shows rise of cybercrime-as-a-service
The latest information from cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos shows the scale at which cybercrime-as-a-service is used to commit cybercrime. According to Sophos, criminal underground marketplaces like Genesis have long made…
VST ECS CXO Innovation Summit underscores key drivers of digital modernization
Boracay — Cloud, cybersecurity, people, and sustainability were just a few of the highlights that decision-makers recognize as key drivers of modernization within organizations. At the 5th edition of VST…
Trend Micro emphasizes need for strong cybersecurity posture at BFSI summit
The widening scope of financial services also broadens the attack surface for cybercriminals to exploit. This is one of the key areas highlighted during Trend Micro’s 2022 BFSI Cybersecurity Summit…
Top 5 holiday season fraud trends in APAC
By Doriel Abrahams, Head of Analytics, Forter November marks the beginning of a hectic shopping period across Asia leading up to the festive season with more retail sales. With International…
Drone hacking among threats that may occur in 2023 — Kaspersky
Attacks on satellite technologies and mail servers, the rise of destructive attacks and leaks, drone hacking, and the next big cyber epidemic are some of cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky’s advanced…
SandStrike spyware spreads through VPN — Kaspersky
Sandstrike, a a previously unknown Android espionage campaign, has been spreading spyware to a Persian-speaking religion minority, Baháʼí. According to cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky, Sandstrike distributes the spyware using virtual…
Manufacturing sector spends the most on ransomware payment — Sophos
According to security solutions company Sophos, the manufacturing sector had the highest average ransom payment across all sectors at over $2 million. The production sector, on the other hand, pays…
Kaspersky reports spike in crypto miner variants in Q3 2022
In the third quarter (Q3 2022) of this year, Kaspersky researchers saw a sharp increase in crypto miner variants or an overall growth of over 230% compared to the same…
PLDT, Smart cybersecurity investment advocates holistic approach
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) underscored the importance of a multi-pronged cybersecurity strategy at the recent Telecoms World Asia 2022 conference in Bangkok, Thailand. “Cybersecurity has become a national…
PLDT reiterates commitment to protecting consumers vs phishing
With a majority of Filipinos still vulnerable to cyberthreats, PLDT is reaffirming its commitment to invest in protecting Filipinos against phishing. “Phishing is still a big problem in the Philippines.…
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