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11 December 2024

Newsletter: Spoofing, ginagamit ng mga scammer para magpanggap na lehitimong institution tulad ng mga bangko, e-wallet, at telecommunications providers

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Ikaw ba ay nakakatanggap ng mga mensahe o text na mula umano sa mga bangko, e-wallet (tulad ng “Maya” o “GCash”) o telecommunications providers at nang-eenganyo na pindutin ang nilalamang link nito?

18 November 2024

01 September 2024

Newsletter: Bad connection? You may just need to reset your modem

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PHOTO CAPTION: Resetting your modem may be all you need to fix your connectivity issues.

Resetting your modem can be a simple yet effective way to solve many common internet issues. Whether you’re experiencing slow speeds, or intermittent connections, or your WiFi just isn’t working as it should, a quick reset can often do the trick. 

19 August 2024

Newsletter: Keep your modem cool and safe, enjoy undisrupted connectivity

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In today's digital age, your modem is the unsung hero of your home. It powers your internet, enabling everything from streaming movies to remote working. But like any hardworking device, your modem needs some tender loving care to keep it running smoothly, especially when it comes to avoiding overheating. 

18 June 2024

Newsletter: Transitioning to container development: key considerations for geo-distributed businesses

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Containerization is emerging as a transformative trend in the field of software development. As a recent Kaspersky study has shown, more than half of geo-distributed companies are shifting to container development in the near future. Following this trend, Kaspersky is sharing advice with these companies, telling them what they should consider when transitioning to container development.

29 March 2024

Newsletter: Kaspersky shares cybersecurity tips for a peaceful getaway during the holy week

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As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it's all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t.

23 January 2024

Newsletter: Kaspersky predicts key cybersecurity threats targeting children in 2024

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With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. Therefore, it’s crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats targeting kids to better protect them from potential harm. In this post, Kaspersky experts explore some of the key cybersecurity trends parents should be aware of, and provide tips on how to safeguard their children's online activities.

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15 December 2023

Newsletter: Experts offer 5 tips so the cyber Grinch won't steal your fun

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If you're among the revenge travelers this holiday season, by now you must have already booked your flights, prepped your travel wardrobe and gadgets and made all other arrangements as you head to your most-awaited destination. At the same time, you must be feeling a little antsy and worried about leaving the comfort and security of your home to see a new place. After all, this time of the year is when cybercriminals get their Grinch on. 

23 November 2023

Newsletter: Still an avid online shopper? 8 things you need to STOP doing now

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The online sale events happening predictably every month, courtesy of the country's top e-commerce platforms, is a clear indication that online shopping is very much alive in the Philippines. With the irresistible lure of convenience and scoring bargain deals, Kaspersky recommends Filipino online shoppers not to stop shopping but to quit eight things to keep their money and personal details safe. 

07 November 2023

29 October 2023

Newsletter: What to do if someone tries to hack you

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You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

07 September 2023

Newsletter: How to avoid work-from-home scams

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There are lots of websites with tempting offers of quick and easy money working from home. But in reality, they’re likely to be from scammers looking to get gullible users to work for them for free and advertise their “business.” This article from Kaspersky demonstrates the operation principle of several such schemes and gives tips on how to avoid falling victim to them.

04 September 2023

Newsletter: 3 reasons why your smartphone needs security protection NOW

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When you get a new phone, it’s automatic to look for a protective case to keep it unbreakable despite potential falls. But how about installing a security beyond antivirus to protect all the data you will store in it?

Kaspersky today shares three important reasons why mobile devices also require software protection.

25 August 2023

Newsletter: Phishing at work: Kaspersky explains fraud trends, how phishing campaign unfolds

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Phishing is a term regularly heard in the news. It’s cybercriminals’ go-to infiltration technique, because it’s simple, and because it works.

13 January 2023

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.

14 October 2022

Newsletter: Have I Been Hacked? Signs and Tips to Prevent Account Compromise

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Cyber-attacks are continuously on the rise. And you increase your risk for cyber-attacks and security breaches if you’re not careful when doing activities on your mobile device. 

13 December 2021

Newsletter: How do you take care of you? Doctors Without Borders shares wellness tips for the pandemic

11/27/2021 12:23:56 AM

Author's Note: Probably one of the questions popping in everyone's heads recently—aside from “How are you doing?” is “How do you take care of yourself?”

Take a look in the press release below as Doctor Without Borders shared a couple of testaments on how our mental health has been gravely affected by the pandemic. The advocacy organization also shared tips on how to cope up for the betterment of ourselves, especially in uncertainty times. Read on.

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13 December 2020

Phishing pages aims to steal PUBG, other gaming accounts —Kaspersky

11/25/2020 01:24:57 AM


Calling all PUBG gamers, there's a chance that someone's just aiming to steal your accounts. That's one of the recent findings by Kaspersky in time for the new gaming season.  In one of its newsletters, experts from the global cybersecurity company have found hundreds of phishing pages, aimed at stealing PUBG Mobile accounts.

05 July 2020

Newsletter: Tips for SMBs: What to do Before, During, and After a Ransomware Attack?

07/01/2020 01:54:14 PM

Author's Note: If you're a business owner, what can you do when a Ransomware has struck an attack on you?

Kasperksy has advised small business owners in Southeast Asia a handful number of recommendations and advises on how they can spare themselves from the perils of this damaging cyberattack. And the global cybersecurity company means tips on beforehand, as it happens, and the aftermath

All that and more in this press release below: check them out.

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28 March 2020

OPPO recommends 6 tips on how to keep your smartphone clean and safe

03/28/2020 02:56:02 PM



It has been a turbulent time for everyone as Corona Virus has been on a rampage across the globe. Some countries undergo quarantine and lockdown measures in an attempt to prevent spreading the virus and its potential onslaught. Indeed, today is the best time to be extra careful in keeping your smartphone clean, for it has been getting a lot of exposure in every single day.