Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity solutions firm, warns the public to take precautionary measures now that there is a mad rush to fly out for a break this Holy Week. Scammers are […]
Palo Alto Networks warns of travel-related scams this Holy Week
Cybercriminals use DNS changers to spread malware via public WiFi
Researchers of cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky reported that cybercriminals are using a new domain name system (DNS) changer to spread malware through compromised public Wi-Fi routers. Used in the Roaming Mantis campaign, […]
PLDT, Smart block 400 million fraudulent text messages
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 […]
Smart says foreign criminals likely behind text scams
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) believes that foreign syndicates could be bankrolling text scams targeting Philippine telco customers. “Based on our initial investigation and through our cooperation with law enforcement […]
Smart says there’s no breach in systems that link to scam texts
Following its own investigation, PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications issued a statement saying that there was no breach in their systems and that the scam messages are sent to individual SIMs. “These […]
PLDT, Smart warn against ‘quishing’
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 […]
PLDT, Smart employ adaptive strategy vs cyberthreats
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 […]
PLDT, Smart continue clamp down vs smishing
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 […]
PLDT, Smart block more than 23 million ‘smishing’ messages in three days
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) reported that they blocked more than 23 million SMS that contain three URLs identified as phishing sites from June 11 to 14. “Smishing” or […]
PLDT, Smart block almost 78,000 SIMs tied to ‘job offer’ scam
Scams through SMS are showing no signs of letting up. Telecommunications company PLDT and its subsidiary Smart Communications (Smart) have blocked almost 78,000 SIMs, from January to May this year, related to […]
PLDT, Smart see fewer clicks on SMS spams after awareness campaign
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have reported a decrease in the number of clicks by subscribers on unsolicited SMS that lead to fraud, following the Group’s massive awareness […]
NPC moves to investigate SMS spamming targeting Filipinos
After receiving reports of massive SMS spamming offering jobs to recipients, the Philippines’ data privacy watchdog National Privacy Commission (NPC) announced that launched an investigation that will probe telecommunications firms, banks, and […]
NPC says global syndicate behind scam text surge
In the recent weeks, there have been a surge of SMS inviting people to apply for various types of jobs. The messages have call to action, which is to click the link […]
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