Online scams are becoming rampant as shown in this image of a man using laptop computer and phone; written on the screen are the words "online scams"

calendar_today February 2, 2026 schedule 5 min read

One click to zero: The ₱280 billion toll of the online scam crisis in the Philippines

It usually begins with a ping, a text message, a direct message on social media, a “job offer” in your…

calendar_today January 26, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Why cybersecurity risks are rising as Filipinos go cashless

Cybersecurity risks are rising as Filipinos increasingly rely on e-wallets, digital banks, and real-time payment systems for daily transactions. Phishing…

Maya execs strike a pose as the company backs CICC’s scam safe push as online fraud threats continue to rise

calendar_today January 22, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Maya backs CICC’s scam safe push as online fraud threats continue to rise

As online scams grow more sophisticated and pervasive, fintech platform Maya is reinforcing its cybersecurity stance by backing the Cybercrime…

Executives of PNP-ACG and JuanHand during the signing of a partnership agreement to help Filipinos fight cybercrime and online lending scams

calendar_today January 20, 2026 schedule 3 min read

JuanHand partners with PNP-ACG to fight cybercrime, protect Filipino consumers

The partnership between fintech lender JuanHand and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) sends a clear message to the…

Four representatives from JuanHand and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) sit at a table holding signed partnership documents during a formal signing ceremony in Manila. A screen behind them reads “JuanHand x PNP-ACG Partnership,” with the JuanHand and PNP-ACG logos displayed in the foreground, highlighting their collaboration to combat cybercrime in digital lending

calendar_today January 15, 2026 schedule 4 min read

PNP-ACG, JuanHand team up against cybercrime in digital lending

As online lending continues to gain traction among Filipinos, authorities and fintech firms are stepping up efforts to protect consumers…

calendar_today January 14, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Philippine fintech hiring tightens as firms shift from growth to resilience

Philippine fintech hiring has slowed over the past year. For many, the shift has appeared mainly through headlines — funding…

A man using Maya's new username login security features as Maya strengthens its customer-driven security with ISO recertification

calendar_today January 6, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Why account recovery is becoming digital banking’s weakest link

As Philippine banks race to deploy passkeys, biometrics, and stronger authentication controls, a quieter but more dangerous gap is opening…

Image of a hacker wearing a hoodie as cybersecurity lapses spur calls for faster reforms, with BSP rolling out financial sector resilience plan

calendar_today December 30, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Cybersecurity lapses spur calls for faster reforms as BSP rolls out financial sector resilience plan

Growing concerns over continued government data breaches are intensifying calls for the Philippines to accelerate long-delayed cybersecurity reforms, even as…

calendar_today December 26, 2025 schedule 3 min read

Appdome taps Agentic AI to fix the “I’ve been hacked” panic for mobile users

For most mobile users, the moment a banking app blocks a transaction due to “detected malware” is met with pure…

calendar_today December 19, 2025 schedule 6 min read

iProov flags account recovery as the next major security risk for PH banks

As Philippine banks accelerate the use of passkeys and biometric authentication, a quieter vulnerability is emerging behind the scenes —…

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