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: 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: 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: 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. 

Newsletter: MEXC Rises to Top 6 in Spot and Top 5 in Derivatives with Winning Memecoin Listing Strategies

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MEXC has become a top cryptocurrency exchange in 2024, rising to the top 6 in spot trading and top 5 in derivatives trading. This success is largely due to their strategic focus on memecoins, including: Aggressive memecoin listings: MEXC listed over 600 trending memecoins in 2024, capitalizing on the market hype and offering users early access to high-potential tokens. Many of these listings saw massive gains, with some exceeding 100x. Meme+ Trading Zone: This dedicated platform provides a user-friendly way to trade memecoins, further solidifying MEXC's dominance in this market. Beyond memecoins, MEXC drives user growth and satisfaction through: Massive airdrops: Distributing over $136 million in rewards to users in 2024. Low fees and high liquidity: Creating a competitive trading environment. Innovative features: Like contract address search and high leverage trading. These strategies have led to a significant increase in market share and a user base of over 30 million. However, the report reminds investors that the cryptocurrency market is volatile and encourages careful evaluation before trading.

Newsletter: GCash parent Mynt joins World Economic Forum Unicorn Community

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The Philippines has been invited to join the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Unicorn Community, a sub-community of the WEF’s Innovator Communities comprising the world’s most promising start-ups and scale-ups. Seen as a recognition of the rapid advancement of financial inclusion and fintech growth in the country, the WEF invitation was extended directly to Mynt, the parent company of GCash, the nation’s leading finance super app.

Newsletter: Spread the love and score big savings with realme this Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love in all its forms - love for a partner, family, friends, and most especially, self-love. It’s the perfect excuse to treat that special someone, or yourself, to something exciting. And what better way to do that than with an epic tech upgrade?

Newsletter: RCBC, GCash partner to bring financially inclusive loans to more Filipinos

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(L-R) Fuse Lending business development manager Melissa Mabutas, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovations and inclusion officer Lito Villanueva, Fuse Lending Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro and RCBC vice president and loans business division head Mellrose Pesigan

Premier digital challenger bank Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and number one finance super app GCash are joining forces to make loans more accessible and financially inclusive to Filipinos in low-income, rural, and remote areas. The two financial behemoths are collaborating to reach the highest number of Filipinos who cannot access fair lending terms due to traditional financial credit scoring methods.

Newsletter: Fall in love with good fortune in Power Mac Center’s ‘Charms & Treasures’ promo

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Power Mac Center (PMC) kicks off 2025 with its annual double celebration of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, setting the stage for a host of seasonal events throughout the year.

Newsletter: Globe to launch Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Experience powerful human-like AI to simplify daily living

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The future of mobile convenience is set to arrive as Globe officially launches the Samsung Galaxy S25 on February 14, 2025, featuring a powerhouse of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven capabilities designed to streamline daily activities. 

Newsletter: Guaranteed Worry-proof: The realme C75 is now available starting at P8,999

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The highly anticipated realme C75 has finally arrived in the Philippines, starting at P8,999 SRP. This latest addition to the C Series brings unprecedented durability and peace of mind, featuring three industry-standard Ingress Protection (IP) ratings: IP69, IP68, and IP66. 

Newsletter: Achieve work-life balance this 2025 with these realme devices

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Every new year brings the chance to set fresh goals; this year, it’s all about finding that perfect work-life balance. A healthy mix of productivity and downtime is the key to thriving in both professional and personal life. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky signs European Commission’s AI Pact to foster trustworthy AI use

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Advocating for the secure use of AI technologies, Kaspersky has signed the AI Pact, a European Commission initiative that aims to prepare organizations for the implementation of the AI Act – the first ever comprehensive legal framework on AI worldwide, adopted by the European Union (EU). The pledge signing reflects Kaspersky’s wider commitment to promote and facilitate the prudent and responsible use of AI technologies, recognizing the importance of this stance within the cybersecurity field.

The EU AI Act seeks to encourage trustworthy AI in the European region and beyond by ensuring that AI technologies comply with safety and ethical principles and by addressing AI-associated risks. Enacted in 2024, the AI Act is set to become fully applicable1 in mid-2026. The AI Pact aims to facilitate transition to the new regulation by inviting organizations to proactively work on implementing AI Act key provisions.

Newsletter: AI in 2025: Driving Sustainability, Security, and Growth Across Asia Pacific

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By Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, APAC, Hitachi Vantara

As we step into 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape APAC’s future, with governments and businesses alike embracing cutting-edge technologies to solve critical challenges. The region’s rapid urbanization and growing digital economy make it an ideal environment for deploying innovative AI solutions, especially in areas like energy efficiency, hybrid cloud management, and intelligent automation.

Newsletter: GigaOm Radar Names Hitachi Vantara a Leader and Outperformer in Primary Storage for Virtual Storage Platform One

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced that it has been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for Primary Storage for its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) hybrid cloud data platform. The report evaluated 21 vendors and their capabilities to address the evolving demands of primary storage across traditional applications, hybrid cloud environments, AI/ML workloads and edge computing. 

Newsletter: Welcoming a Healthier New Year: How GoGym Attracts and Retains New Year’s Resolution Gym-Goers

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GoGym is turning New Year’s resolutions into lasting fitness habits by offering accessible pricing, beginner-friendly classes, and a supportive community, all backed by its innovative tech platform. With a mission to make fitness inclusive and achievable, GoGym empowers members to embrace healthier lifestyles and lead better, happier lives.

Newsletter: The evolution of AI in phishing attacks: why even the most experienced can fall victim

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The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible to recognize. In this article, Kaspersky delves into how AI is changing the face of the phishing industry and why even the most cyber-aware employees fall for these scams.

Newsletter: Bitwyre to Launch Indonesia’s First Crypto SuperApp Following PFAK License Approval by Bappebti

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Bitwyre is proud to announce its approval as a Licensed Crypto Asset Physical Trader (PFAK) by Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti). This milestone solidifies Bitwyre’s position as a trailblazer in Indonesia’s crypto ecosystem, paving the way for its vision to become the nation’s premier crypto SuperApp and a hub for stablecoin and derivatives trading. 

Newsletter: From phishing to deepfakes: how AI is fueling a new wave of cyber scams

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The rapid proliferation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems has forever changed the way we shop, bank, drive, search the internet, create and consume content, and perform various other tasks. While chatbots and algorithms enhance user experiences and are exceptionally adaptable to various applications, they have also opened our personal and corporate lives to new – and darker – social engineering attacks.