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Howeve, the Philippines chalked up the least number of threats at 26,080.

The Philippines faced significant vulnerability to cyberthreats, evident in the staggering numbers recorded in 2023.

Ransomware targeting businesses in SEA last year was highest in Thailand with 109,315 incidents blocked by Kaspersky.

The Philippines logged the highest number of financial phishing at 163,279 attempts in 2023, followed by Malaysia with 124,105.

Vulnerabilities in a popular smart toy robot could make children potential targets for cybercriminals, Kaspersky researchers have discovered.

The most prevalent threat to mobile devices was adware, constituting 40.8% of all threats detected.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky announced on Tuesday, March 5, the launch of Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), its integrated software solution that includes a set of functions for security information and event monitoring and management.

According to the recent Kaspersky study, more than 40% of companies worldwide are facing a shortfall of qualified cybersecurity professionals.

The Philippines ranked third in Southeast Asia and 76th globally, according to the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN).

The Philippines, however, still topped the ranking in Southeast Asia, with the country logging the most attacks in the region with 48% of Kaspersky users attacked by Web-borne threats.