Newsletter: Acronis’ Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report Finds Ransomware is the Number-One Threat to Organizations, Projects Damages to exceed $30 Billion by 2023

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SINGAPORE, August 25, 2022 – Today, Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, unveiled its mid-year cyberthreats report, conducted by Acronis’ Cyber Protection Operation Centers, to provide an in-depth review of the cyberthreat trends the company’s experts are tracking. The report details how ransomware continues to be the number one threat to large and medium-sized businesses, including government organizations, and underlines how over-complexity in IT and infrastructure leads to increased attacks. Nearly half of all reported breaches during the first half of 2022 involved stolen credentials, which enable phishing and ransomware campaigns. Findings underscore the need for more holistic approaches to cybersecurity.

Newsletter: Filipino alt-rock trio of Mercury tackles the possibilities of boundless love in new song “ENOUGH”

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Filipino alternative soul/rock outfit of Mercury powers through a kind of love that knows no bounds in their new single “ENOUGH,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: ASLOVE RELEASES TECH-HOUSE THE TURTLES REWORK TRACK “ME & U”

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Marking the beginning of his next chapter in the self-defined world of “Hippie House,” Aslove releases the first single, “Me & U,” from his upcoming EP “Get Around” via Helix Records- a tech-house rework of the iconic track "Happy Together" by The Turtles.

Newsletter: Smart powers up Cebu with faster, better, stronger service in new normal

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PLDT Inc.’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has culminated its months-long series of Cebu events in Mandaue City which highlighted its newest campaign dubbed “Smart5G Power Up Cebu”--- offering faster, better, stronger services and programs to support retailers and subscribers.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben teases fans with cryptic billboards across Metro Manila

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Cryptic billboards and posters alluding to a new Ben&Ben release have recently appeared in strategic locations all over Metro Manila.

Newsletter: MILLI NEW SINGLE “MIND GAMES” FEATURING JACKSON WANG OUT NOW VIA 88rising

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Following the media frenzy of her track “Mango Sticky Rice,” Thai rapper/singer MILLI is thrilled to release her newest single “Mind Games” featuring fellow labelmate Jackson Wang (88rising). The song, out now, was written by Gallant and produced by Monsters & Strangers (Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West) & Stint (MØ, Demi Lovato).

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart empower employees through wellness initiatives

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PLDT and Smart’s Wellness Revolution is an employee engagement program that provides a holistic and sustainable approach on wellness for the two telcos’ over 16,000-strong nationwide workforce.  

Newsletter: Any Name’s Okay navigates the growing pains of adulthood in new EP, Leaving Home

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Filipino alternative pop band Any Names Okay has finally dropped their much-awaited sophomore EP, Leaving Home via Sony Music Philippines. Taking a huge step forward in terms of musical and creative direction, the 6-track release digs deeper into the journey of navigating adulthood and embracing the uncertainty that comes with the process.

Newsletter: Every two in three businesses in SEA are ransomware victims, Kaspersky study finds

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Ever since the infamous Wannacry attack, ransomware has become something of a buzzword within the corporate world, with large attacks on enterprises appearing in headlines month after month. Businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) are well within the radar of these cybercriminals with three in five (67%) confirming that they have been victims, according to the latest research by Kaspersky.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, PSF turn over Bikes for Livelihood in La Union

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PLDT and Smart, together with the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), have partnered with Donate A Bike, Save A Job Founder Gretchen Ho by providing Bikes for Livelihood to the Province of La Union. 

Newsletter: NIKI RELEASES NEW ALBUM NICOLE OUT NOW VIA 88RISING

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Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her latest album Nicole, out now via 88rising.

Stream/download Nicole HERE.

Newsletter: SB19 announces release of new single “WYAT” and upcoming world tour

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A series of cryptic riddles reveals SB19’s much-anticipated comeback single and upcoming world tour.

The OTJ: The Missing 8 Experience

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There are certain milestones in life which are truly timeless and remarkable – at least, for one’s personal satisfaction. For some, seeing their name published in any publication is already a mark; others who would be featured in a still photograph is another; and for select people, getting credited in a project – be it a full movie, music video, or a TV or radio program – is already like a stamp that can’t be erased from their memory. 

Newsletter: Ben&Ben and Pamungkas team up for the performance video of “Stand By You”

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Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has recently joined forces with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of “Stand By You.” The infectious pop-rock original, which is an English translation of Ben&Ben’s 2022 hit “Paninindigan Kita,” was recorded at SoundCheck Studio in Pasig City last August 5, 2022 (Friday).

Newsletter: Smart boosts SM Cyber Month 2022

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Tech-savvy customers of leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) will get to enjoy amazing deals at the SM Cyber Month for the whole month of August 2022.