The Philippines is among the top 5 countries in Southeast Asia (SEA) with the highest number of financial phishing incidents, based on Kaspersky data. The cybersecurity company saw 52,914 attacks against businesses […]
In support of the recently implemented SIM Registration Act, PLDT and Smart have intensified anti-cybercrime efforts to clamp down on illegal activities perpetrated over SMS and online platforms. By the end of […]
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 their accounts. […]
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 phishing websites […]
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 in a […]
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 on impending […]
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 by software […]
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 recent data […]
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. While a […]
The latest study from Kroll, an independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, shows that 75% of organizations in the Philippines have experienced a cyber incident, which makes it the […]
Kaspersky detected that phishing in e-commerce and banking sectors in the Philippines doubled in the second quarter of 2022 (Q2), compared to the first three months of the year. The cybersecurity company […]
The latest data from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky revealed that phishing incidents in Southeast Asia skyrocket only a few months into 2022, exceeding the total number last year. From January to June […]
With the continued uptick in the adoption of mobile banking in Asia Pacific (APAC), global cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns of more attacks against Android and iOS devices. Active monitoring shows the notorious […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anonymized data voluntarily provided by Kaspersky customers showed that 7 in 10 (68.95%) phishing attempts targeted finance-related transactions in the Philippines from February to April this year. This is the highest percentage […]
The latest threat report from cybersecurity solutions company ESET found that malware (malicious software) Industroyer has been revived and is being used to target high-voltage electrical substations in connection with the ongoing […]
Phishing, especially through emails, remains one of the often-used entry points of cybercriminals when launching attacks on organizations. Proof of this is the 11 million phishing links cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky blocked […]
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 often used […]
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 report “Mapping […]
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 a phishing […]
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 that alert […]
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fully supports the move of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to investigate […]
It may not come as a surprise that as the remote work became the norm, cybercriminals shifted and amplified their attacks on employees working from home. This is one of the findings […]
In the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, scammers sought to use the continued disruption in supply chains and mail services to steal money and credit card details. Since last year, scammers have […]
The latest report from TransUnion saw that consumers are adapting to online transactions with 57% of respondents from the Philippines expect that this may increase in the next three months. With the […]
The latest study from ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corp., revealed a dismal rate of implementing Zero Trust strategies among firms. This, even if 56% of organizations worldwide have […]
To get a better overview of how scammers are trying to monetize viewers’ interest in the 2020 Tokyo Games, Kaspersky experts analyzed Olympic-related phishing websites designed to steal users’ credentials. As a […]
While it is no longer news that scammers use messaging apps to advance phishing attacks, cybersecurity solutions firm Kaspersky breaks down the most popular among phishing scammers. The anonymized data were voluntarily […]
According to the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP), there was a recorded increase in fraud cases of almost 30% during the pandemic. As more people have adopted online transactions, fraudsters […]
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