Philippines cybersecurity capability upgraded
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is upgrading its cybersecurity defense and investigative capabilities......»»
Rumors Suggest iPhone 16 to Include Major Neural Engine Upgrade for iOS 18s Advanced AI Capabilities
Title: Apple’s Upgraded Neural Engine to Power Future iPhone and Mac Models, Introduces Generative AI Features In a bid to further enhance its devices’ performance.....»»
Pop-up Shop or Brick and Mortar Store?
For entrepreneurs, selecting the right retail shop type can make or break their business, as there are a plethora of factors to consider when selecting one such as financial capability, portability, longevity. While brick-and-mortar stores have long been the established model, the rise of pop-up shops offers a dynamic and flexible alternative. So which path […].....»»
US Army s Mid-Range Capability makes its first deployment in the Philippines for Salaknib 24
NORTHERN LUZON, Philippines - In a historic first, the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force successfully deployed the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system to Northern Luzon, Philippines, on April 11, 2024, as part of Exercise Salaknib 24. This landmark deployment marks a significant milestone for the new capability while enhancing interoperability, readiness, and defense capabilities in coordination with the Armed Forces o.....»»
Bills vs online piracy to be prioritized with public hearing
Two legislative measures granting additional capability to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in curbing online content piracy will be tackled during the recess of the Senate sessions......»»
House probe sought on country’s forest fire fighting capabilities
A lawmaker is calling on the House of Representatives to probe the government’s capability in combatting forest fires following the series of forest fires in Benguet province and elsewhere......»»
Grievance system in 4Ps needs improvement – PIDS
The government needs to enhance the capability of staff in handling complaints and concerns of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, as well as improve data management for better implementation of the conditional cash transfer program, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»
USB hack attacks: Philippines ranks 3rd in SEA
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has called on Filipinos to be cautious in plugging in memory storage universal serial bus devices to their computers unless these have been scanned, following the release of data that 36.80 percent of users in the Philippines were attacked by local threats from such devices last year......»»
Kaspersky Report: 1 in 3 Filipinos Face Threats from USBs, Removable Devices
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky is urging Filipinos to be wary of careless plugging of USBs into their computers unless they have been scanned following the release of data that 36.80% of users in the Philippines were attacked by local threats from January to December 2023. Local threats are malware spread through removable media such as […].....»»
Globe, UK Embassy partner to bolster Philippines cybersecurity
Telco giant Globe Telecom has linked up with the British Embassy to bolster the country’s digital infrastructure defenses......»»
DICT: Most gov t agencies failed to respond to cybersecurity warnings
Only around one out of 10 government offices recently notified by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of a vulnerability in their cyber systems took action to protect themselves, Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Day said on Tuesday. .....»»
A near-miss cyberattack puts US officials and the tech industry on edge
German software developer Andres Freund has uncovered a potential cybersecurity threat in the widely used open source software program XZ Utils. The discovery of a.....»»
A near-miss cyberattack puts US officials and the tech industry on edge
German software developer Andres Freund has uncovered a potential cybersecurity threat in the widely used open source software program XZ Utils. The discovery of a.....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
Exploring the New Extremism Definition and Potential Groups on the List
The Daily Guardian In a shocking discovery, a newly uncovered cybersecurity breach has exposed the sensitive information of thousands of individuals. Hackers were able to.....»»
Securing Your Small to Medium Business in the Digital Age
Ever wondered if your business is really secure? In this age of digital hustle, ensuring the safety of your small to medium-sized business is like locking the doors at night – you wouldn’t leave them wide open, would you? Many think cybersecurity is only for the big players, but in reality, businesses of all sizes […].....»»
House calls for DICT briefing on gov’t websites attacked by China-based hackers
The House of Representatives has asked the Department of Information and Communications Technology to hold an immediate briefing on recent cybersecurity breaches by China-based hackers on government websites......»»
EDITORIAL — Advanced persistent threat
Cybersecurity experts have been warning about the threat for some time now: hacking of government websites, with the attacks originating from foreign countries......»»
An evolving threat: The struggle of cybersecurity
This, he said, does not mean merely using bits and pieces of available technology but rather an overall revamp and paradigm shift when it comes to how they conduct their operations......»»
President creates new office vs cybersecurity threats
As the country faces “evolving threats,” President Marcos has reorganized the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency to make it more equipped and capable of dealing with new dangers to national security, including cyber-security threats and weapons of mass destruction......»»
PH businesses warned against rising ransomware, phishing threats
MANILA —Cybersecurity company Fortinet has cautioned Philippine businesses about a potential rise in ransomware and phishing incidents this year. They emphasize that hackers are persistently launching digital attacks to disrupt operations for financial motives. According to a survey by Fortinet and conducted by International Data Corp. (IDC), ransomware and phishing attacks are the primary cyber.....»»