Cyber arms dealer exploits new iPhone software vulnerability, affecting most versions, say researchers A cyber surveillance company based in Israel developed a tool to break into Apple iPhones with a…
Hackers shut down system for booking COVID-19 shots in Italy's Lazio region Hackers have attacked and shut down the IT systems of the company that manages COVID-19 vaccination appointments for…
BAP urges public to be more vigilant vs. cybercriminals The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) has urged the public to heed financial institutions’ advice regarding best practices on how…
University students in Singapore to get head start in cybersecurity with Kaspersky SafeBoard program Global security company Kaspersky today announces that it has expanded its popular SafeBoard internships program,…
Biden signs US cybersecurity decree US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an Executive Order on cybersecurity and protecting federal government networks from cyberattacks, according to a statement from…
BSFIs told to manage reputational risk Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) have one year to implement reputational risk management in their operations, according to the monetary…
Microsoft says Chinese hackers targeted groups via server software Microsoft reports flaws in mail server software exploited by a group called HAFNIUM, described as a state-sponsored entity operating out…
Board members aren’t taking cybersecurity as seriously as they should Trend Micro shared results from a study that reveals systemic challenges with security integration into business processes. The report…
Hackers target ASEAN governments during 5-year ‘cyber espionage campaign’ A five-year cyber espionage campaign targeting government agencies and owned businesses across Southeast Asia has been uncovered following the re-emergence…
Southeast Asian Laws Target Rise in Cyberbreaches “Not everyone who wanted to buy the bank cards stolen from Southeast Asian owners would pay the same price: The higher the amount…
Grab to comply with CDO vs. data-sensitive measures Ridesharing company Grab Philippines on Wednesday said it will comply with the National Privacy Commission’s (NPC) cease and desist order (CDO) against…
Operation Goldfish Alpha reduces cryptojacking across Southeast Asia by 78% Interpol announced today the results of Operation Goldfish Alpha, a six-month effort to secure hacked routers across the Southeast Asia…
National Privacy Commission holds experiential compliance workshop for DPOs The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently conducted the DPO COMPLex experiential compliance workshop for Philippine government Data Protection Officers (DPOs). Cybersecurity:…
E-commerce in ASEAN: Digital technology and players E-commerce has been the most dynamic segment of the Internet economy in ASEAN over the past three years. The value of e-commerce rose…
Online sex trafficker arrested in Antipolo A 39-year-old woman who offered to livestream the sexual abuse of her daughter in exchange for money was arrested by police in Antipolo City,…
5G to sharpen UnionBank’s fraud detection, cybersecurity —NOW Corp. Union Bank of the Philippines’ fraud detection and cybersecurity is seen improving as the lender embarks on digital transformation, partner provider…
Businesses warned: Cybercrime attacks have evolved Fortinet’s Director of Marketing warned businesses at the annual Fortinet 361° Security press conference at the Grand Hyatt in BGC, Taguig last Wednesday to…
Cisco partners with DICT to train cybersecurity professionals Cisco is helping the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) improve cybersecurity in the Philippines by training networking professionals to identify…
APEC Strengthens Trust with Data Protection System Data protection in the Asia-Pacific region has just received a significant boost with the appointment of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) by…
APEC Bolsters Confidence in Digital Economy To strengthen consumer confidence in electronic commerce in the Pacific Rim region, the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system is adding to its roster…
Philippines $10 billion e-commerce stokes digital payment push The Philippines’ e-commerce gross merchandise value (GMV) could surge to $10 billion a year, padding the profits of Alibaba-backed Lazada and Shopee,…
Is there an end-all solution to cybersecurity attacks, financial threats? “The Philippines GDP currently stands at about $305 billion. With our economy on a continuous upward growth trajectory, many of…
Initiatives on cybersecurity, digital trade and smart cities announced at inaugural ASEAN-Australia Summit The inaugural ASEAN-Australia Special Summit concluded on March 18, with the regional leaders agreeing on the Sydney…