Whoscall convened its first Anti-Scam Community Meet-Up in Bonifacio Global City with Globe Telecom, ScamWatch Pilipinas, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, and Meta. The event brought together stakeholders from government, finance, telecommunications, technology, academe, and advocacy groups to strengthen collaboration, share scam intelligence, and support a safer digital environment in the Philippines.
Fighting financial fraud increasingly depends on sharing the right intelligence.
CIBI and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center have signed an MOU to explore how legally shareable public-sector records can strengthen the Fraud Intelligence Data Sharing Network and help institutions detect suspicious activity earlier.
Fighting digital fraud requires more than stronger technology.
At its fourth CyberProtect Conference, BPI brought together government, law enforcement, regulators, industry leaders, students, and senior citizens to strengthen consumer protection through shared responsibility and coordinated action.
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.