Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
TransUnion found that the Philippines continued to record higher digital fraud activity than the global average, with the country’s suspected digital fraud rate reaching 4.1% in 2025 compared with the…
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against online scams.…
Phishing attacks in the Philippines surged 423% last year, showing a shift toward industrialized fraud that increasingly targets mobile users, according to a new report from Check Point Software Technologies…
Cybersecurity solutions company Tenable said romance scams are becoming more dangerous as criminals use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to trick victims and make more money. According to the Federal Trade…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned the public that its offices and employees do not conduct or help with personal financial transactions, following reports of scams using the central…
Cybercrime cases reported in the Philippines dropped in 2025 compared with the previous year, based on data presented by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group. From Jan. 1 to Oct.…
Filipinos encounter scam attempts nearly every two days, with six in 10 people successfully targeted at least once in the past year, according to a new nationwide study by the…
Telecommunications company Globe blocked more than 484 million scam and spam messages in the first half of 2025. It also shut down 5,707 domains linked to child exploitation and other…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has put in place the rules for carrying out the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), a law designed to stop scammers from misusing bank…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a wider effort to stop fraudulent investment schemes by working closely with law enforcement, national agencies, and local government units under its…
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of telco PLDT, is reminding the public to be careful about returning missed calls from unfamiliar numbers, especially those that appear to come from…
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is alerting the public to avoid clicking on text messages that include suspicious links, even if they appear to be from trusted sources. The company clarified…
The NTC said the current online registration system has been criticized as a factor contributing to the surge in text scams.
As online scams increase, PSBank urges Filipinos to stay alert and take steps to protect their digital activities. PSBank is reinforcing security on its PSBank Mobile app with new features.…
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the growing demand for Dubai’s sought-after chocolate by creating fraudulent online stores, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky. These scams range from fake websites impersonating known…
Globe has issued a new warning about a scam involving spoofed messages falsely claiming to be from its Rewards program, urging customers to remain cautious. Scammers are using fake cell…
GoTyme Bank, a digital bank, has partnered with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to boost efforts against financial fraud and cybercrime in the Philippines. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum…
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has issued a new warning to customers regarding SMS scams facilitated by “fake cell towers.” These illegal devices allow scammers to send text messages directly to…
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…
As the holiday season approaches, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is urging consumers to remain vigilant against the growing threat of cyber scams. With the increase in online…
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…
The PLDT Group, through its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), is intensifying efforts to combat text scams. As part of this initiative, Smart has enhanced its blocking tools and…
Republic Act 12010, also known as the “Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act” (Afasa), has recently been signed into law. This legislation, filed by Sen. Mark Villar, seeks to protect consumers against…
In the second quarter of 2024, digital solutions provider Globe observed a significant decrease in blocked spam SMS messages, highlighting a shift in scam tactics as fraudsters adapt to new…
As the movie “Inside Out 2” captivates audiences with its exploration of human emotions, there’s an important lesson we can draw from the film: Emotions play a significant role in…
A recent study by global analytics firm Fico reveals that approximately 1 in 3 Filipinos are increasingly worried about being scammed as the country rapidly embraces real-time payment systems. The…
Telecommunications company Globe reported a 73.7% reduction in blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. In the past year, Globe has intercepted 21.9 million bank-related spam and…
With the rapid increase in online scams using SMS and other messaging apps, consumers now demand a more effective approach to combating fraud. The latest survey from Appdome, a mobile…
Globe reported a significant surge in blocking SIM cards associated with fraud and scams through its Stop Spam portal in 2023, marking a fourfold increase compared to the previous year.…
As Black Friday nears, Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, uncovers over 13 million e-shop phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers imitating popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and gadget stores. According to…
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