A bad update by security provider CrowdStrike caused massive systems outages globally on Friday July 19. In the midst of the chaos, humorous memes flooded the Internet.
Amid the decline, Globe is calling on mobile users to remain vigilant amid emerging scam schemes that evade cellular networks, including the use of chat apps and fake cell towers that are able to send messages without telco detection.
While organizations are fast-tracking generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) adoption, many are overlooking the new security risks being precipitated by this technology.
Arturo Samaniego Jr., who used to hold the title as technology editor of the Manila Bulletin but is now the paper’s “senior technology officer”, is set be charged by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for orchestrating a series of hackings against government and privately-owned websites.
UK-based cybersecurity firm Sophos recently released its report detailing a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign by Chinese threat actors against a high-level government target.
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet recently announced the release of its semi-annual report, which found that cyber attackers are capitalizing on newly identified exploits from across the cybersecurity industry.
The infamous "Nigerian Prince" scams are a relic of the past, characterized by poor grammar and outright deception. Trend Micro said cybercriminals are now using AI to craft more convincing, individualized messages on a massive scale, blending mass delivery with focused messaging strategies.
A report from tech firm Commvault, which includes insights from organizations across six Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, has revealed significant challenges in data recovery and cyber resilience amid growing threats and data sprawl.
Trend Micro said it blocked 161 billion threats overall in 2023, compared to 82 billion threats five years ago. Some of the key global findings include:
