Newsletter: Holiday Cybercrime Surge: Filipinos urged to stay alert online

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As the holiday season kicks into high gear, millions of Filipinos are turning to online platforms for shopping, gift-giving, and connecting with loved ones. But while the convenience of digital transactions continues to grow, so too does the risk of falling victim to cybercriminals, warned Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital privacy. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky urges increased cyber vigilance as rainy season pushes more Filipinos to transact online

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Kaspersky, global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, has called for heightened cyber vigilance in the Philippines. The onset of the rainy season is expected to drive more Filipinos to conduct transactions online, making them more vulnerable to cyber threats. 

Newsletter: PNP arrests fake online meat supplier with support from GCash

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An online meat supplier is facing charges of swindling and estafa for allegedly using a false identity and running away with the P12,173 payment for undelivered supplies. Police operatives were able to arrest the suspect with the help of the leading finance app GCash.

Newsletter: Beyond the discounts: Kaspersky reveals top fraudulent schemes scammers run during Black Friday

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As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyber threats. The findings expose more than 13 million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and gadget stores.

Newsletter: More youth join PLDT, Smart’s mental health awareness campaign

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In celebration of the National Mental Health Awareness Month, PLDT and Smart, through the Better Today program, featured advocates in a conversation episode, including Mark Averilla or “Macoy Dubs”, Riyan Portuguez or “Your Millennial Psychologist”, Ali Sangalang of Linya-Linya, and General Santos Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President John Demdam.

 

Newsletter: Date or DAIte? Kaspersky Study Reveals Over Half of Single Men Would Use ChatGPT to ‘Deceive’ Potential Dates

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Think your online date might not quite be who they claim to be? New Kaspersky research published today reveals that it’s very possible that ChatGPT, the new generative AI tool that’s taken the world by storm in recent months, might be involved. Over half (54%) of single men surveyed said that they would be open to using ChatGPT to deceive a potential partner on a dating app in a bid to make themselves appear funnier or smarter when looking for love. 

Newsletter: Shop Safely This 2023: 5 signs your online transaction may be a scam

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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way Filipinos do shopping. The lockdowns have brought about an increase in online shopping transactions. However, this has also brought about an increase in digital fraud. 

Newsletter: TuneCore Expands In the Philippines as the First Global Digital Music Distribution Service for Self-Releasing Artists to Offer Localized Payment Wallets

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Leading independent DIY digital music distributor TuneCore, a division of global digital music company Paris-based Believe, expands its payment methods in the Philippines and Southeast Asia to better serve their growing artist base in the region. The first of its kind global agreement affirms the company’s commitment to providing the best user experience for independent artists in the Philippines and the SEA region where alternative payments options are more popular than credit cards.

Pelikulove's Shout Out Festival is on this September!

09/10/2022 03:26:52 PM

Shout Out Fest, the first-ever and unique multi-arts online festival by Pelikulove, is set to take place this September with help from the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.

Newsletter: Here's How You Can Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

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Whenever you receive an SMS, chat message, or email from an unknown sender, be on guard. Protect yourself from phishing, smishing, and vishing scams and keep your personal details and your money safe. In case you’re not familiar with these scams, here are some important things to know so you won’t fall victim. 

Newsletter: Data Safety first. Will developers help Google with this?

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Google has recently launched a new privacy section called Data Safety, and it now appears that another security section – App Permissions – is hidden from users. It seems that moving forward, Google will rely solely on developers and their responsible actions in relation to the Data Safety section. 

In light of the new rule, Kaspersky experts explore possible risks for users and how the situation will change in the future:

Newsletter: More customers book online appointments for PLDT, Smart services

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Even with the easing of pandemic restrictions, the Philippines’ largest, fully integrated network PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have seen a consistent volume of customers securing appointments via its online booking platform in the first quarter of 2022. 

Newsletter: “Ilaw ng Tahanan” Trends on Twitter during the Second #PiliPinasDebates2022

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Manila, 4 April 2022 – Filipinos showed their support for their preferred presidential candidates by participating in the conversation on Twitter following the second COMELEC (@COMELEC) presidential debate. Continuous campaigning culminated in a lively political showdown yesterday and saw representation from 9 of 10 presidential candidates as they engaged in democratic debate, generating more than 1.3 million Tweets globally related to the debates (3 April).

Newsletter: Twitter announces inaugural partnership with COMELEC to promote healthy conversations during the 2022 Philippine General Election

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Manila, 18 March 2022 – The public conversation on Twitter is never more important than during elections. It’s when people come to Twitter for credible information about the elections, to learn about candidates and their platforms, and to engage in healthy civic debate and conversation.

Acronis Cyberthreats Report says cybercriminals use MSPs’ own internal tools against them

12/20/2021 01:41:36 PM

Acronis has  released its yearly  report that discusses an in-depth  review of cybersecurity trends and threats worldwide. The report serves as a warning for managed service providers (MSPs) for they are particularly at risk — having more of their own management tools, such as PSA or RMM, used against them by cybercriminals, and thus are becoming increasingly vulnerable to supply chain attacks.

Kaspersky and Mystery Manila lets players solve a multibillion bank heist thru virtual game

12/20/2021 12:45:24 PM

Ever wonder what it’s like to chase online criminals? Kaspersky could give you a chance to immerse into the scenario as the cybersecurity company has teamed up with Mystery Manila, a pioneer in escape games in the country, to give Filipinos a chance to experience being cybercrime detectives.

Kaspersky shares safe, scam-free tips for online shoppers this Christmas season

12/12/2021 01:20:42 PM

Even with the hardest times that we are generally facing today, Christmas is still the ultimate holiday even for Filipinos. It's a season that can never be cancelled as this was the period when feasting and  gifting are staples became prevalent which means one known activity known as shopping has been on the rise as usual.

Complex environments are the second most prominent security concern following second year of pandemic, says Kaspersky

11/16/2021 10:27:33 PM

The cost of securing increasingly complex environments has soared to second place in the top challenges IT leaders say their businesses are facing in 2021, according to Kaspersky's ‘IT Security Economics’ report.

Bangkok Music City goes live online for second straight year

11/13/2021 02:17:28 AM

For the second straight year, Bangkok Music City will be an all-virtual event.

Do you have a Digital Ghost? Kaspersky exposes its potential harms

11/09/2021 05:35:41 PM

If you have been using the Internet to do any transaction of sorts, chances are you are considered to be an active digital ghost. How is that possible?