Under the partnership, VERA Files will act as a fact-checking partner for the CICC’s nationwide campaign against misleading and false content, particularly posts linked to online criminal activity. The media group will designate a focal person to handle urgent verification requests referred by the CICC.
The Philippines and South Korea have signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), a project backed by a $25.6-million grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced.
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has rebranded its enterprise cybersecurity business unit as “TrendAI,” as companies grapple with rising risks tied to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
rtificial intelligence (AI) has reached one billion users in just three years, far faster than earlier technologies such as the internet and mobile phones, according to cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, underscoring both its rapid adoption and the growing security risks tied to its use.
The launch comes on the same day that Sen. Risa Hontiveros led a Senate inquiry into platforms like Roblox, pushing for measures such as mandatory age verification and stricter child safety standards.
The Philippine government will not ban Roblox, but will instead push for stronger safeguards to protect children amid rising concerns over online abuse and exploitation.
BPI said the occasions are marked by increased online transactions — including donations, fund transfers, and purchases — are often exploited by cybercriminals who take advantage of urgency and heightened emotions.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has deferred its decision on whether to block online gaming platform Roblox in the Philippines, extending the deadline to April 10 to allow further coordination with the company.
Globe Telecom has donated IMSI-catcher detection devices to key government agencies as part of efforts to combat mobile-based scams, particularly those involving fake base stations used to send fraudulent SMS messages.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it has found no verified breach affecting the core infrastructure of the government’s eGov PH platform, following reports of alleged unauthorized access now under review by the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
