Newsletter: Acronis H2 2024 Cyberthreats Report Unveils Rise in Ransomware, AI-Driven Attacks, and Malware Risks

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Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, released its biannual report titled, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024: The rise of AI-driven threats”. Authored by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), the report offers a comprehensive account of the global threat landscape as monitored by Acronis during the second half of 2024. The latest Acronis Cyberthreats Report reveals a significant rise in email cyberattacks, a staggering 197% increase detected in H2 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with a 21% rise in attacks per organization. From July to December 2024, nearly 50% of users were targeted by email-based attacks at least once.

Newsletter: Trike driver wins condo in Globe’s G Raffle Rush

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Resty Trinidad, a tricycle driver from Nueva Ecija, was the lucky winner of a brand new condominium unit via Globe’s G Raffle Rush. 

In the agricultural town of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, a humble tricycle driver recently received the most unexpected and life-changing surprise in his life.

Newsletter: Asuene APAC and Testech, Inc, a provider of energy conservation services in the Philippines, form a business alliance

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ASUENE forms first Philippine Partnership to aid APAC companies in CO2 reduction

Asuene APAC Pte. Ltd. has entered into a business alliance agreement with Testech, Inc, a semiconductor manufacturing support services and facility management company utilizing energy-saving technologies in the Philippines.  Both companies will provide ASUENE, a cloud service for measuring, reducing, and reporting CO2 emissions, and decarbonization solutions to their business partners to support decarbonization and sustainable management of companies in the Philippines.

Newsletter: Filipino artist MURI to represent the Philippines at this year’s Bangkok Music City festival

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Photo credits: Franco Maigue

Following her recent confirmation for a performance at the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival, indie pop/soul sensation MURI is set to represent the Philippines at this year’s Bangkok Music City (BMC).

Newsletter: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to Celebrate 20th Anniversary With ‘The Most Magical Party of All’ This Summer

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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (“HKDL”) is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary starting this summer. Guests are invited to join The Most Magical Party of All, a year-long celebration that promises unparalleled joy and enchantment.

Newsletter: A surprise performance of the Eraserheads awaits lucky cinema goers for Combo On The Run theatrical release

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L-R Rico Gonzales, Diane Ventura, Ely Buendia, and Francis Lumen (Photo taken at Guevarra's by Chef Laudico)

As a special treat for both music and movie fans, the Eraserheads: Combo On The Run will be hosting a surprise Pop-Up Performance Lottery, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a lucky audience. From March 21-23, 2025, the iconic band will visit an unsuspecting cinema and perform during the weekend theatrical run of the highly anticipated documentary.

Newsletter: Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated R&B superstar GIVĒON returns with new single, TWENTIES

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Photographer: Michelle Helena Janssen

Seven-time GRAMMY®-nominee and platinum-selling R&B singer-songwriter GIVĒON makes his highly anticipated return with the release of his new single, “TWENTIES” (produced by Sevn Thomas, Maneesh Bidaye, Jahaan Sweet, Matthew Burnett, Jeff Gitty), and its official music video, directed by Loris Russier. “TWENTIES” marks GIVĒON’s first release as a solo artist since 2022.

Newsletter: Wacom Redesigns its Flagship Intuos Pro Pen Tablet to Deliver an Exceptional Workflow

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The new Intuos Pro brings Wacom's most accurate pen performance and all new levels of efficiency to the latest creative workflows. The premium digital tablet familiar to the desks of the world’s top illustrators, photo editors, videographers and 3D sculptors is now in perfect harmony with today’s high end creative applications thanks to its updated design featuring tactile controls and the industry defining Pro Pen 3.

Newsletter: Tricky romance: Kaspersky warns of Valentine’s Day scams targeting gift buyers

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With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting fake websites, offering perfect bouquets, beautiful engagement rings or even Apple gadgets.  Kaspersky experts identified several scam schemes users might face while shopping for romantic gifts and gave practical advice on how not to be deceived.  

Newsletter: Kaspersky discovers new crypto-stealing Trojan in AppStore and Google Play

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Kaspersky Threat Research expertise center has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses machine learning to scan image galleries and steal screenshots containing cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. It can also find and extract other sensitive data in images, such as passwords.

Kaspersky has reported known malicious applications to Google and Apple. 

Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier Drives the Future of Mobility with Strategic Investment in Byahe

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Cebuana Lhuillier, the largest microfinancial institution in the Philippines, is making bold strides into the future of mobility with a strategic investment in Byahe, a modern transport company focused on electric and modern jeepneys. This follows the successful launch of its ridehailing app, Xpress, further strengthens the company’s mission to reshape mobility across the nation.

Newsletter: Orange & Lemons gives The Carpenters’ “Close To You” a modern, indie pop twist

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Indie pop quartet Orange & Lemons marks the season of romance with a fresh take on The Carpenters’ timeless classic “Close To You.”

Newsletter: Filipino Seafarers ‘not only beneficiaries, but also stewards’ of the new Magna Carta law

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The passage of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers, along with its recently-signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), marks a major milestone in addressing long-standing issues in the maritime industry.

Newsletter: The Plastic Odyssey Expedition Arrives in Manila and Launches the “Youth for Dagat” Program with France Philippines United Action

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On November 19, France-Philippines United Action Foundation hosted hosted an Opening Event in Alliance Française de Manille to celebrate the arrival of the Plastic Odyssey Expedition in the Philippines, uniting the French-Filipino community in support of this impactful initiative. Having sailed across three continents and visited over 20 countries, Plastic Odyssey’s laboratory ship has now docked in Manila to continue its mission of addressing plastic pollution in the most affected areas and empowering communities with sustainable solutions.

Newsletter: Munimuni to headline Philippine tour next month, with stops in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, CDO, and more!

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Munimuni will embark on a Philippine tour next month as part of the campaign to promote their third full-length 2024 album, Alegorya.

Newsletter: NOBITA teams up with Flow G on genre-defying track “PNYT”

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Renowned for their emotionally charged ‘hugot’ songwriting, Filipino alternative pop quintet NOBITA is back with a powerful new single “PNYT,” which promises to solidify their place in pop culture consciousness. Following the massive success of hits like “Ikaw Lang” and “Unang Sayaw,” the band is set to captivate a broader audience with this genre-defying track.

Newsletter: Xavier School Nuvali Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability by SolX Technologies and DOE

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Xavier School Nuvali has been officially awarded the Excellence in Institutional Sustainability Award for its leadership in renewable energy adoption and commitment to sustainability. The award, co-presented by SolX and the Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the school’s significant efforts in reducing its environmental impact through a rooftop solar energy system.

Newsletter: New Filipino Chocolate Startup Aims to Establish Chocolate Culture Among Youth and Yuppies

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Filipino chocolate startup Bombonería Dreisbach opened its online channels for orders on February 10th in time for Valentine’s Day 2025. The business specializes in offering bonbons or filled chocolate confectionery commonly known and sold in Europe.

Newsletter: Asia’s AI Momentum Builds, But Data Quality and Security Need Urgent Attention: Hitachi Vantara Study

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Asian enterprises are ahead of the curve when it comes to embedding AI into core operations. This is according to new research from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). While 37% of organisations worldwide now consider AI critical to their function, the figure is 42% in Asia. Certain markets stand out even more, with China and Singapore topping the list globally with 53% and 57% respectively indicating that AI is now critical to their organisation’s operations, underscoring the region’s decisive shift from experimentation to full-scale AI adoption.

Newsletter: Real and Worry-Proof Love: Here’s what favorite local influencers have to say about relationships with friends, family, and oneself

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, filling the air with heart-shaped gifts and cozy dinners for two. But beyond the usual romantic gestures, realme is here to remind the Squad that love exists in many other forms too.