According to a new report from cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks, the heavy use of software vulnerabilities matches the opportunistic behavior of threat actors who scour the internet for vulnerabilities and […]
In the second quarter of 2022 (Q2 2022), the number of exploits for vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Office suite increased, accounting for 82% of the total number of exploits across different platforms, […]
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) continue to clamp down on the spread of child abuse materials (CSAM) online. In July alone, PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group […]
Businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) are well within the radar of cybercriminals with 3 in 5 (67%) confirming that they have been victims, according to the latest research by Kaspersky. Half of […]
Cybersecurity company Sophos built Sophos X-Ops which links together its units, SophosLabs, Sophos SecOps, and Sophos AI, to help organizations against increasing complex cyberattacks. As a cross-operational unit, Sophos X-Ops leverages the […]
The latest offering from cybersecurity solutions firm Fortinet, FortiCNP, was built to correlate security findings from across an organization’s cloud footprint to facilitate friction-free cloud security operations. FortiCNP’s patented Resource Risk Insights […]
With the many news reports highlighting the damage of cyberattacks against businesses and countries as a whole, Kaspersky’s latest study revealed the heightened awareness of business executives in Southeast Asia (SEA) about […]
Google has recently launched a new privacy section called Data Safety, and it now appears that another security section, App Permissions, is hidden from users. It seems that moving forward, Google will […]
Kaspersky experts have uncovered new attacks by Andariel, an advanced persistent threat (APT) subgroup of Lazarus, known for its campaigns in South Korea. The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, […]
PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) warns customers against scanning quick response or QR codes received from dubious entities on emails or messaging platforms. The PLDT Group’s CSOG says this […]
No More Ransom, the initiative launched to help victims of ransomware decrypt their files, recently celebrated its 6th anniversary. Since the launch, it has grown from four partners to 188 and has […]
PLDT and wireless arm Smart Communications further intensify the fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children by tapping cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks to develop a Child Protection Platform. […]
Kaspersky experts have detected spam emails that also abuse the popularity of “Stranger Things,” a popular Netflix series with Season 4 streamed in early July. Taking advantage of the interest in this […]
The Information Security Officers Group (ISOG), the leading information security professional organization in the Philippines, held the third installment of its virtual METAVERSE I AM SECURE forum series on July 21. With […]
The Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) of PLDT and its wireless mobile unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) highlighted the importance of an evolving strategy in protecting customers against cyberattacks. Speaking at the […]
AV-TEST, the independent IT security institute, has recognized Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Kaspersky Small Office Security as standouts in its Advanced Threat Protection test for ransomware protection. The assessment found […]
After receiving a license to operate from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, GoTyme Bank, a partnership between the Gokongwei Group and Singapore-based digital banking group Tyme, is optimizing its tech and security […]
New ransomware called BlackCat is attacking Philippine-based organizations, according to the latest report of cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks. Targets are organizations in construction and engineering, retail, transportation, commercial services, insurance, […]
(ISC)2, a nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals, introduced its new entry-level certification pilot program in Asia Pacific, which will serve as an entry point for newcomers who don’t have prior IT […]
Experts of cybersecurity firm Kaspersky raised concerns on the viral TikTok prank which “notifies” users that a large amount of money is about to be debited from their accounts. Security experts warn […]
With reports of increasing RDP (remote desktop protocols) attacks, it is evident that security is the No. 1 challenge that faces the hybrid work era for organizations in the Asia Pacific and […]
Ransomware attacks on education institutions increased from 44% in 2020 to 60% in 2021, according to the latest report “The State of Ransomware in Education 2022” by Sophos. The cybersecurity firm’s report […]
Kaspersky Safe Kids for Windows has received an “Approved” certificate from AV-Comparatives, the independent testing organization, for its ability to protect kids from pornographic content. According to test results, Kaspersky Safe Kids […]
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue their crackdown on text messages meant to scam unsuspecting mobile users. Through PLDT’s Cybersecurity Operations Group (CSOG), blocked more than a hundred […]
“The nature and vectors of crimes have taken a different spin altogether as everything is very focused on the cyberspace and cyber domains,” Genie Gan, Head of Public Affairs and Government Relations […]
Kaspersky IoT Secure Gateway 1000 is the company’s latest Cyber Immune product for organizations embracing digital transformation, helping them to accelerate business value from new streams of industrial data. The gateway connects […]
Consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company Xiaomi recommitted itself to protecting customer data during its annual Security and Privacy Awareness Month completed recently. It held employee training events and expert seminars at […]
To further strengthen their efforts in educating children and families about online safety and digital citizenship, PLDT Inc. (through its PLDT Home unit) and Google have teamed up to scale Be Internet […]
With the goal of creating new opportunities for machine learning-based solutions, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky now has a 15% stake in Motive Neuromorphic Technologies (Motive NT), a company specializing in neuromorphic computing technologies. […]
Security is driving the rise in customer identity and access management (CIAM) adoption, according to the latest report from identity provider Okta. The identity service provider’s report saw 9 in 10 respondents […]
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