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    PLDT, Smart caution internet users against embedded malware

    PLDT and Smart urge internet users to protect themselves against embedded malwares even in legitimate websites.

    World Password Day: May the cyberforce be with you? 

    The invention of passwords in the 1960s changed the digital world as we know it. Passwords are now an unconscious standard practice in our lives; from your first pet to the street you grew up on, they are deeply ingrained in our minds. Passwords today are the primary guardians of our privacy, personal data, and finances.

    Filipino, Israeli startups bring threat operations center to PH

    Philippine IT company Traxion Tech Inc. has partnered with I+Cyber, a cybersecurity service provider with headquarters in Israel, to bring the first-ever Threat Operations Center (TOC)-as-a-service to the Philippines.  

    Public charging stations may expose Filipinos to “juice jack” attacks

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States recently warned consumers against using USB ports for charging in public spaces such as airports, malls, and hotels, as attackers can "juice jack" data or insert malware into one’s phone or device for theft.

    New clipper malware steals USD400,000 in cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser

    It is estimated that — so far in 2023 — cybercriminals have been able to steal approximately USD400,000 using the Tor Browser malware.

    New Cisco study finds only 27% of companies surveyed in the PH are ready to defend against cybersecurity threats

    Only 27% of organizations in the Philippines have the ‘Mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco’s first-ever Cybersecurity Readiness Index.

    Visa launches updated security roadmap in PH

    Visa, a world leader in digital payments, announced a series of new payment security measures in the Philippines that will help to fight cybercrime, protect the payments ecosystem, and keep consumers and businesses safe.  

    ChatGPT: Can it help AI-led cyberattacks?

    ChatGPT, a text-based artificial intelligence (AI) bot has made headlines for its use of advanced AI. From accurately fixing a coding bug, generating cooking recipes, and creating 3D animations, to composing entire songs, ChatGPT has showcased the mindblowing power of AI to unlock a world of incredible new possibilities and new risks.

    Kaspersky report: SEA businesses trust MSSPs for cybersec education, assessment, anti-DDoS attacks

    The latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics Report revealed a growing demand among enterprises in Southeast Asia (SEA) for outsourcing specific and key cybersecurity functions to boost their IT security.