Cybersecurity

Scammers turn to ‘vishing’ after activation of new firewall: PLDT, Smart

Vishing is a form of phishing done over voice calls. It’s a type of social engineering where fraudsters, pretending to be bank agents, call their potential victims to trick them into sharing personal information like log-in details, account numbers, and credit card CVV numbers.

5 cybersecurity tips for small and medium business

Here, we will share the five simple yet effective cybersecurity tips for small and medium businesses.

PLDT #BeCyberSmart flags new modus, unclickable links being sent by scammers

PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. continues to step up its measures against text scams. As Smart rolls out its improved blocking tool and boosts its #BeCyberSmart awareness campaign, it also warns against cybercriminals employing new strategies to reach potential victims.

Trend Micro to spotlight evolving technologies in DECODE 2024 cybersecurity conference

For this year’s DECODE conference, Trend Micro will highlight the pressing need to fuse together and integrate different technologies to produce holistic and multi-faceted solutions to cyberattacks and threats.

How a virtual mailing address can help you maintain privacy and security

In today's digital age, maintaining privacy and security can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing your personal or business mail. A virtual mailing address offers a practical solution to these concerns. Here’s how using one can enhance your privacy and security.

Smart invests in advanced SMS blocking system, empowers customers to fight fraudsters

Smart informed CICC about its SMS blocking efforts that has resulted in the blocking of a significant number of fraudulent SMS messages and mobile numbers.

BPI warns companies of executive phishing schemes targeting employees

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) warned companies and the general public against the proliferation of executive phishing attacks, or whaling, which is known to be a sophisticated social engineering scam that preys on the members of an organization.

Globe warns vs fake SIM registration links, reminds customers to use official portal, GlobeOne app

Globe warns its customers against fake SIM registration links circulating online, which lead to malicious sites aimed at duping customers into sharing sensitive information.  Fraudsters have been spreading fake links...

Palo Alto Networks at Ignite on Tour PH 2024: Secure the way forward with AI-driven security solutions

With the theme Cybersecurity for the AI Era, the Palo Alto event was attended by industry partners, customers, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the increasing impact of artificial intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape alongside evolving threat tactics in the Philippines.