Newsletter: Globe celebrates G DAY with Digital Thumbprint Program school tour, promotes digital safety and ethical AI use

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Carlo Santos, Globe Senior Director for Analytics and Stakeholder Engagement, speaks during the DTP Session at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Reaffirming its dedication to promoting digital citizenship and online safety, Globe held a school tour as part of the annual G DAY celebration, bringing its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to five schools nationwide. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart adopt hybrid learning for first aiders, boosting workplace safety

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In celebration of World First Aid Day in September, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) boost workplace safety with the adoption of blended learning for first responders among its workforce. The PLDT Group has tapped the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to provide Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support Training to the company’s emergency team through its online ‘elearnified’ platform.

Newsletter: Milieu Insight survey finds 55% of Southeast Asians are ready for domestic travel; prioritising safety and budget-friendly destinations

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With inflation driving prices high and international travel being costly, domestic leisure travel is expected to remain strong this year.

As the summer season approaches, Southeast Asia anticipates a surge in domestic travel with the Philippines and Indonesia having the highest interest in travelling domestically. However, for many travellers in the region, safety and costs are key considerations. Milieu Insight, a leading survey software company in Southeast Asia has published its latest report on summer travel plans for Southeast Asians. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart push for safe gaming spaces as Philippines leads global list of video game players

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Leading integrated telco PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to push for safer online spaces, particularly in the gaming community, as the Group backs this year's global celebration of Safer Internet Day and continues its support for esports.

Newsletter: Five healthy digital habits for 2023 from Kaspersky

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Early January is a great time to start using healthy digital habits and you still have time to make a promise to yourself and try to follow them during the next year.

Kaspersky experts have prepared a list of simple healthy digital habits that can strengthen the safety of your personal data and even make life easier in the coming year.

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:

Nearly 2 in 10 in APAC embrace digital payments —Kaspersky study

10/16/202112:45:34 AM

Is cash still the king in Asia Pacific? According to Kaspersky, it still is. 

Kaspersky says near-quarter of online users always allow apps and services access to microphones or webcams

03/29/2021 11:33:28 PM

One of the latest reports from Kaspersky states how almost a quarter nof online users let their apps use their microphones or webcams. 

Express yourself safely with Kaspersky and KRAKATAU's Safe_expression Collection!

12/04/2020 11:43:15 PM

In line with the objective of raising awareness about the importance of oriavcy and freedom of self-expression, Kaspersky has recently teamed up with international techwear brand KRAKATAU to put ip the Safe_expression collection of garments that can be customized via an owner’s digital identity imprint.

9 of 10 people think their digital lifestyle are safe for their privacy -Kaspersky

10/06/2020 03:42:10 PM

Today, Filipinos are more concerned about some of their activities online such as dating, shopping, and other financial matters.

Newsletter: How to protect your TikTok account

03/05/2020 12:42:20 PM

Author's note: One of the hottest items on the internet today is TikTok.  The video-sharing app has become a hot commodity for one's social and entertainment needs. Each user shares their own creative takes that aim for either of these two things: be sociable or be popular. 

However, just like in any online community, TikTok isn't just a platform for cool bloggers and their fans. It is also served as another door of opportunity for haters, spammers, and scammers to kick in. That said, Kaspersky shares security and privacy settings that will help protect users’ accounts from them.

In its press release, the cyber-security firm shares security settings, its possible loopholes for potential cyberattacks and tips on how to spare TikTok users from any such possible case. Read more of them below: