Ransomware payoffs increase to almost fivefold in 2021 — Sophos
The latest “State of Ransomware 2022” report by cybersecurity firm Sophos shows that 66% of organizations surveyed were hit with ransomware in 2021, up from 37% in 2020. The average…
Bayad selects Aqua Security to secure digital wallet platform
Bayad, multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines, will be securing its digital wallet platform with Aqua Security’s cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP). Bayad is a subsidiary of the Manila…
Dark Web leaks boost ransomware payments in 2021 — Palo Alto Networks
Ransomware payments hit new records in 2021 as cybercriminals increasingly turned to Dark Web “leak sites” where they pressured victims to pay up, according to research released by cybersecurity solutions…
Older consumers worry about using digital payments — Kaspersky study
The much older generation still has worries about security which prevent them from fully embracing digital payments. This is one of the findings in cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky’s research on…
Kaspersky shares 10 tips for safe online shopping
Phishing remains an effective way to lure online shoppers into handing over their personal data and financial information to cybercriminals. Well-known brands in the retail and banking sectors are most…
BPI ramps up IT budget by 50% to boost digitalization
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is ramping up its digitalization efforts by pouring investments into its IT infrastructure and business solutions. At its Annual Stockholders Meeting, the 171-year-old…
Sophos unveils cloud workload protection updates
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, recently unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities. These enhancements promise to accelerate the detection…
Why timely response is essential and how to achieve it
By Sandra Lee, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Kaspersky Advanced persistent threats continue to test organizations’ strength by exploiting new vulnerabilities, organizing massive supply chain incidents, and targeting specific industries. According…
PLDT, Smart block over 224K URLs linked to online child abuse
Through the intensified capability of their leading cybersecurity solutions and Child Protection Platform, PLDT and Smart have blocked over one billion user attempts to access online child sexual abuse materials…
Stalkerware affects 32,000 mobile users in 2021— Kaspersky
Based on the latest research titled “The State of Stalkerware in 2021,” more than 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally have been affected by stalkerware. The dangers of stalkerware brought industry…
Cloud access security broker: A critical component of any organization’s security arsenal
By Subhalakshmi Ganapathy, Product Evangelist, IT Security, ManageEngine With limited data protection measures in place, an employee for a government service contractor in the Philippines fell victim to the cause…
50% of SEA respondents believe SMBs should adopt digital payments
More than half of e-finance users in Southeast Asia (SEA) believe that small and medium businesses (SMBs) should begin using digital payments for financial transactions. This is one of the…
The hidden capabilities of VPN services: Five unexpected scenarios
By Sandra Lee, Managing Director for Asia Pacific region at Kaspersky A VPN is a versatile tool that many see as an assistant to protect personal data while carrying out…
FIDO Alliance opens testing program for security professionals
FIDO Alliance has opened its testing and certification program for individuals seeking to become FIDO Certified Professionals. Experts in online security and authentication are invited to apply and demonstrate their…
How to keep websites from seeing everything you do online
Have you ever wondered why, after liking a photo of a pair of shoes online, you find yourself seeing more shoes on almost every website you visit soon after? We…
Kaspersky shares guide on how to become ‘invisible’ on the web
For every app installed on our smartphones or devices or websites we visit, data are collected. According to internet security solutions firm Kaspersky, there are services that collect data about…
PH respondents worry about execs’ low level of awareness of cybersecurity — Sophos
Even with the rising incidents of ransomware and reports of high-profile data breaches, only 47% of Philippines companies surveyed in Sophos’ research believe their board truly understands cybersecurity. Sophos’ study…
Nearly 3 in 4 encountered cyberthreat via digital payment — Kaspersky
Almost 3 in 4 or 72% of the respondents using e-payment platforms had a close encounter with cyberthreats, according to the recent report by cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky. In its…
Cybersecurity now a priority among business leaders — Palo Alto Networks
From the 500 survey respondents of Palo Alto Networks’ latest report, 92% believe that cybersecurity is a priority for their business leaders today. Cybersecurity has never been more crucial than…
Kaspersky shows how scammers create fake pages using phishing kits
In 2021, Kaspersky researchers blocked 1.2 million individual phishing pages based on 469 phishing kits, which are ready-made fake page templates, that allow cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks effortlessly. Since…
Secuna onboards 1,300 registered ethical hackers
Secuna, a community-powered cybersecurity testing platform, has announced that it has on-boarded 1,300 registered ethical hackers, which is poised to be the largest established hacker community in the country. Secuna…
Radius Cloud Express equips companies with Zero-Trust security
Radius Telecoms is among the first companies to carry Netfoundry’s NaaS (Network-as-a-Service) technology through its partnership in 2019. The NaaS solution delivered by Radius Cloud Express targets large enterprise customers…
APAC organizations recognize importance of privacy in business operations — Cisco
A majority of respondents in the Asia Pacific (APAC) recognize the value of privacy in business operations. This is one of the findings of Cisco’s 2022 Data Privacy Benchmark Study,…
Crypto-trading scam freezes victims’ investments, demands profit tax
Victims of an international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom were charged hundreds of thousands of dollars when they attempt to withdraw their investments, according to the follow-up research of cybersecurity…
Globe, UnionBank sign data sharing agreement to fight online banking fraud
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Globe Telecom (Globe) inked an agreement that would enable data sharing required for any investigation of online scams. Under the agreement, Globe will…
Report outlines cost of data breach on enterprises, SMBs in 2021
The financial impact of data breaches on small businesses (SMB) increased by 4% from $101,000 in 2020 to $105,000 in 2021, according to the Kaspersky report titled “IT Security Economics…
Securing cryptocurrency investment in the Philippines
By Andrew Shikiar, executive director of the FIDO Alliance Digital currencies exploded in value during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the prolific rise in popularity of bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin,…
What employees should know about password reset notifications scams
There is an influx of emails that prods users to change their passwords or otherwise something will happen to their accounts. This type of scam is derived from online services…
Cybersecurity solutions firm Nexusguard builds ‘center of excellence’ in PH
Singapore-based cybersecurity company Nexusguard is bringing its expertise to the Philippines by building a Center of Excellence in Equinox Training Center in Sta. Teresita Batangas. The facility has accreditation from…
Palo Alto Networks’ supply chain security solutions provide threat visibility
With software supply chain attacks rising rapidly, cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks developed the Prisma Cloud Supply Chain Security, which will provide a complete view of potential vulnerabilities or…
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