Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
Fortinet’s latest report reveals that nearly 70% of organizations feel their employees lack basic cybersecurity knowledge, highlighting the ongoing risks posed by evolving cyberattacks. Leaders are especially concerned about the…
Information from cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet reveals that threat actors have been selling “affordable” phishing kits on the darknet. These kits contain tools that enable cybercriminals to impersonate presidential candidates…
Microsoft’s fifth annual Digital Defense Report highlights a troubling trend: nation-state actors are teaming up with cybercriminals to launch attacks. This collaboration has resulted in over 600 million potential attacks…
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. and its value brand TNT have alerted their customers about a new scam involving fraudulent SIM registration portals. These scams are often delivered through…
Metrobank is warning customers about the rising threat of vishing, or “voice phishing” scams, and how to avoid falling victim. Vishing occurs when fraudsters pose as legitimate representatives from banks…
Cybercriminals are now taking advantage of popular content creation and collaboration platforms to launch phishing attacks, according to new research from Barracuda Networks. Barracuda said these platforms, often used by…
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new version of the Loki backdoor malware, which has been used in cyberattacks against at least 12 Russian companies across various sectors, including engineering and…
A study by cybersecurity solutions provider Kaspersky, presented during its annual Cyber Security Weekend held in Sri Lanka, reveals that approximately 21% of phishing emails are now generated by AI,…
A recent report from Fortinet, a cybersecurity solutions provider, shows the challenges organizations in the Philippines face due to a shortage of cybersecurity skills. According to Fortinet’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity…
Google’s security researchers has uncovered a series of cyber activities by an Iranian government-backed group, known as APT42, that aimed at compromising the personal email accounts of individuals linked to…
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…
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 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…
PLDT and Smart continue to seek partnerships with the National Telecommunications Commission, other government bodies, telecom industry peers, and various private and public sector allies.
A study by cybersecurity solutions provider Kaspersky shows that approximately 85% of surveyed organizations plan to expand their use of cloud services over the next five years. This increase in…
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has issued a warning to companies and the public about the rise in executive phishing attacks, commonly known as whaling. This form of…
Phishing attacks persist as a significant threat to businesses, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit vulnerabilities. Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, responds to this pressing issue by unveiling the…
Compromised assets or email breaches rank among the top three major vulnerabilities discovered by Blackpanda, a digital forensics and cybersecurity company, in its inaugural study. The other two are exposed…
In the wake of increasing cyber threats, particularly phishing and ransomware, consumers are urged to adopt essential cybersecurity practices to safeguard their online activities. The 2023 Fortinet-IDC Asia-Pacific SecOps Survey…
According to a recent survey from cybersecurity solutions provider Keeper Security, 92% of respondents witnessed a year-over-year increase in cyber attacks, all agreeing that these attacks are now more sophisticated…
Cisco’s study reveals that only 1% of organizations in the Philippines are prepared for cyber attacks (or at the “Mature” level of readiness), despite the heightened awareness of cybersecurity. This…
The recent Fortinet Operational Technology Summit highlighted how cybersecurity has become the top business risk, noting that 78% of manufacturers now rank cybersecurity as among the Top 5 business risk,…
Cybercriminals have inundated business networks across Southeast Asia (SEA) with a barrage of financial phishing attempts, according to recent findings by Kaspersky anti-phishing technologies. In 2023 alone, close to half…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider, predicts a surge in diverse cyber attack methods on the dark web until 2024. While traditional threats like ransomware and phishing remain prevalent, cybercriminals are…
Recent data released by cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet indicates a doubling of ransomware incidents across the Philippines. In 2023, 56% of organizations reported a two-fold increase compared to the previous…
Cybercriminals show no signs of relenting, as Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions provider, foresees an ongoing surge in cyberattacks in 2024. These attacks include phishing, scams, data breaches, and geopolitical motivations.…
ManageEngine, an IT management software provider, continues to remind organizations that endpoint security remains a crucial factor in mitigating cyber attacks. Endpoints include devices that the workforce uses, such as…
In 2023, Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, revealed an alarming surge in cyber threats with over 400,000 malicious files discovered daily, marking an almost 3% increase from the previous year.…
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are urging the public to exercise caution when dealing with emails or messages, especially during the holiday season, as authorities anticipate a surge in…
Group-IB, a cybersecurity solutions company, uncovered a new threat actor named GambleForce, also known as EagleStrike GambleForce in Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence Platform. Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence experts reveal that between September…