Newsletter: Tenable Research finds that DeepSeek R1 can be tricked into developing malware

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When new technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) emerge, cybercriminals inevitably look for ways to exploit its capabilities for malicious purposes. While most mainstream GenAI models have built-in safeguards to prevent misuse, Tenable Research has found that DeepSeek R1 can be tricked into generating malware, raising concerns about the security risks posed by AI-powered cybercrime.

Newsletter: The Wait is Over: realme 14 Series 5G is Now Available in the PH

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After making waves at MWC 2025 with its color-changing design, MagicGlow Triple Flash, and underwater capabilities, the all-new realme 14 Series 5G has officially landed in the Philippines. The launch was streamed live on realme’s official Facebook page, marking its highly anticipated local debut.

Newsletter: Win big, redeem more, and give back with Globe Rewards before March 31

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Globe is giving customers more ways to maximize their points before they expire on March 31, 2025, transforming the rewards experience by turning everyday points into opportunities for thrilling wins, essential redemptions, and life-changing goals.

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App Empowers Filipino Seniors with Innovative Multi-Transport Solutions

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 XPRESS Super App, the country’s newest multi-transport ride-hailing platform, is redefining retirement by inviting senior citizens to embrace a vibrant “2nd life” after their careers. Inspired by Japan’s progressive employment model, a recent report by the Japan Business Federation revealed that in 2022, the employment rate for individuals aged 60 and older reached 25.2%, significantly higher than in the United States (18.6%) and the United Kingdom (10.9%). This encouraging data has fueled XPRESS’s mission to ensure that retirement is a time of purpose and renewal.

Newsletter: The realme 14 Series 5G is launching on March 20, bringing superior processor and all-day power for the Squad

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The highly-anticipated realme 14 Series 5G takes state-of-the-art smartphone performance to the next level, bringing a complete package that blends power and clarity. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart target further expansion of e-waste program, address clamor of more local communities for proper disposal of discarded electronics

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As more and more communities strive to adopt circular practices and increasingly recognize the need for proper electronic waste (e-waste) disposal, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are gearing up to further expand their program on e-waste and support more localized ecosystems for responsible e-waste management.

Newsletter: Exclusive Networks and Palo Alto Networks Launch Managed SOC as a Service in Southeast Asia

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Exclusive Networks (Euronext Paris: EXN), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announces the launch of Managed SOC as a Service, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks. Addressing the rapidly growing Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market, this threat intelligence solution enables cybersecurity players to enhance productivity, customer service, talent diversity, and security.

Newsletter: Tenable Research Finds Critical Vulnerabilities in Kubernetes Environments

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According to Tenable Cloud Research, organisations globally and across the Asia Pacific region are increasingly facing security challenges in their Kubernetes environments. As more businesses adopt Kubernetes to orchestrate their cloud infrastructure, serious security gaps in these environments are leaving organisations vulnerable to attacks. 

Newsletter: PROTECT 2025: Doing Business Amidst New Threats

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On March 14, 2025, the PROTECT International Conference Series on "Doing Business Amidst New Threats" will take place at the New World Makati Hotel.

The international community is facing an evolving different threat to global peace and security. While the global security risk and threat in 2024 may be described as “unprecedented", 2025 may be described as “unconventional”. We see this in geopolitical tensions, gray zone warfare actions, AI arms race, rising insider threats, fragmented extremism and other developments. PROTECT 2025 conference on Doing Business Amidst New Threats will deep dive into these security challenges.

Newsletter: Globe brings GoRoam to China, Turkey, Oman for affordable and convenient connectivity

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Globe is making international travel more convenient and cost-effective for both travelers and overseas Filipino workers, expanding GoRoam to China, Turkey, and Oman. 

Newsletter: Cybersecurity Leaders to Convene at the 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit: Delivering Competitive Advantage Through Security

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In an era where cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, organizations must adopt a proactive approach to safeguard their digital assets. The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit: Delivering Competitive Advantage Through Security, hosted by Customized Training Solutions (CTS) Pte. Ltd. , will bring together top cybersecurity experts, government officials, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge strategies for strengthening cyber resilience.

Newsletter: Operation SalmonSlalom: Kaspersky discovered a new attack targeting industrial organizations in APAC

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Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a campaign targeting industrial organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. The attackers used legitimate cloud services to manage malware and employed a complicated multi-stage malware delivery scheme using legitimate software to avoid detection. As a result, they could spread malware over victim organizations’ networks, install remote administration tools, manipulate devices, steal and delete confidential information. 

Newsletter: Peris.ai Cybersecurity Wins Banking & Finance Award at WAICF 2025: Advancing AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions

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Peris.ai Cybersecurity has been awarded the prestigious Banking & Finance Award at the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2025, recognizing its groundbreaking AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for financial institutions. This honor solidifies Peris.ai’s position as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, leveraging hyperautomated AI security to combat modern cyber threats.

Newsletter: PasaJob elects new CEO, aims to leverage the current user base of 2.3 million users to attract more employers

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PasaJob, a leading Philippine job platform with 2.3 million users on its GCash-integrated GJobs mini-program, has appointed seasoned HR tech entrepreneur Eddie Ybañez as CEO. This strategic move aims to capitalize on GJobs' explosive growth and connect even more Filipino job seekers with employers in 2025. Learn how Ybañez plans to revolutionize the talent marketplace and tackle high unemployment.

Since its founding in 2020,  PasaJob has been established under the leadership of Founder and CEO, Kristen Mariano, to become one of the leading job platforms in the Philippines. To strengthen PasaJob’s leadership team, the company has brought on serial entrepreneur Eddie Ybañez to serve as CEO. Mariano will remain as COO and Chairman of the board.

Newsletter: Vector Invests and forms Strategic Alliance with bythen, an Indonesia’s -based Leading AI startup

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 Vector Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Keiji Nishie; TYO: 6058)   has been actively supporting startup growth through investments and PR/IR assistance. To date, Vector Inc. has invested in approximately 250 domestic companies and has backed 32 companies achieve IPOs and sustatin post-listing growth.

Newsletter: Kaspersky reports nearly 900 million phishing attempts in 2024 as cyber threats increase

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Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710 million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the holiday season when fraudsters frequently try to lure travelers with scams involving fake airline and hotel bookings, deceptive tour packages and too-good-to-be-true offers.

Newsletter: Globe hosts 1st hiring hackathon to discover tech talent and tackle real-world challenges

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 Students take part in Globe’s inaugural “Code to Career Hackathon,” a unique recruitment event designed to discover top tech talent and address real-world challenges.

Globe recently held its inaugural Code to Career Hackathon, bringing together top tech talent from Metro Manila to solve real-world challenges and compete for exclusive career opportunities within the company.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart and TNT Power Up Visayas Festival Season with Enhanced Connectivity and Support

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PLDT Inc. (PLDT), Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and value brand TNT fully supported the vibrant festival season in the Visayas region. They ensured that both locals and tourists could enjoy and share memorable experiences of the Sinulog, Dinagyang, and Ati-atihan celebrations through enhanced network capabilities and on-ground activities.

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.