A regional study by Vero and Kadence International finds that online banking and digital payments are Southeast Asia’s most trusted technology categories, but they also face the lowest tolerance for failure. Based on responses from more than 3,000 consumers across six markets, the study highlights data misuse, scams, regulation, transparency, and accountability as major factors shaping trust.
Cybercriminals are no longer relying on simple phishing messages alone.
A new Viettel Cyber Security report found 16,619 phishing attacks, 255 data breaches, and more than 19.2 million compromised credentials in the Philippines during the first half of 2026, as generative AI enables increasingly personalized and convincing scams.
Free public WiFi can be convenient, but an unsecured connection may expose more than you realize.
Before connecting, verify the network, avoid banking transactions, turn off file sharing, and use a trusted VPN whenever possible. Kaspersky shares practical steps for keeping your accounts and personal data safer while online
A new bolttech study reveals a significant gap between how safe Filipinos believe they are online and their actual cybersecurity habits. While 96% of Filipino respondents rate their online behavior as safe, only 48% consistently practice strong cyber hygiene. The findings also show higher-than-average exposure to scams and cybercrime, highlighting the need for better digital protection beyond individual awareness.
Digital bayanihan is becoming an essential part of responsible digital citizenship. As Filipinos spend more time online, building safer, more secure digital communities starts with shared responsibility, awareness, and online safety education.
From January to early May 2026, Kaspersky detected more than 92,000 attacks involving malware and potentially unwanted applications disguised as popular AI agents and AI services.
According to Rakuten Viber, scams continue to evolve as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence and social engineering to create highly targeted attacks that are more difficult to detect.
A new report from Kaspersky sheds light on the growing prevalence of tech-enabled abuse, revealing that while nearly half of adults have experienced some form of digitally facilitated harm, only a minority fully understand what the term means.
PLDT Home is going beyond delivering reliable and fast internet by championing responsible digital citizenship through Online Alerto, its online safety advocacy that empowers Filipinos to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly.