Cyberattacks in the Philippines continued to grow in the third quarter of 2025 as more people and businesses moved their activities online, according to Viettel Cyber Security. The company said data breach cases grew by 49% from the previous quarter, exposing more than 52 million login details and other personal information in just three months.
The findings come from Viettel Cyber Security’s Q3 2025 Cyber Threat Landscape Report, which the firm says is the first quarterly cybersecurity report from a private company focused on the Philippines. The report says digital tools and online services are growing quickly, but many organizations still lack basic protection.
“Cybersecurity isn’t about fear, it’s about foresight,” said Thomas Luu, country manager at Viettel Cyber Security. “As the Philippines accelerates toward digitalization faster than ever, the importance of security must not be overlooked. Organizations who innovate without the necessary protection in place become vulnerable to risks. Cybersecurity isn’t just a safeguard, it’s an enabler of sustainable digital growth.”
The report highlights how cybercriminals are now using AI to create more believable scams. These include fake videos, copied voices, and messages pretending to be from company executives. When combined with malware written using AI tools, these attacks become faster, more targeted, and harder to detect.
Viettel Cyber Security recorded 76 data breach cases in Q3, up from 51 the previous quarter. Compromised accounts grew to 4.3 million from 2.5 million. The report also recorded 7,656 phishing attempts, many of which targeted banks and financial institutions. Also, 27 new security weaknesses were found in software used by companies every day.
Healthcare is now the top target for attackers because patient records are valuable, and hospitals are shifting to digital systems. These attacks can shut down hospital operations and expose sensitive information. Finance and e-commerce continue to face scams involving stolen passwords and online fraud, while manufacturing, energy, and public services are dealing with ransomware and supply-chain attacks.
More Filipinos are also being affected. Leaked personal data is being reused in fake job offers, online shopping scams, and false loan applications. People who use the same password across multiple accounts are at higher risk, and small businesses are receiving fake invoices that look like they came from real suppliers.
Viettel Cyber Security recommends simple steps such as keeping software updated, storing backups offline, training employees to spot scams, and using 24/7 monitoring or a managed Security Operations Center to detect threats early.
“Cybersecurity has become a marker of leadership and trust, especially in an increasingly digital economy,” said Luu. “At Viettel Cyber Security, we partner with organizations to build resilience through managed SOC services. Our SOC empowers businesses to enhance operational efficiency and security management, helping them overcome workforce constraints while ensuring 24/7 protection against evolving cyber threats.”