Amid the proliferation of cyberattacks and generative AI (GenAI), the head of a global cybersecurity firm recently issued a strong statement urging the government and enterprises in the Philippines to use more modern security controls. Doing so, according to the executive, will help address more sophisticated security attacks that may be expected to be launched […]
by Joel Pinaroc, Senior Writer Digital Pilipinas, a private sector-led movement pushing for innovation and a technology ecosystem in the country vowed to work with the private and public sectors to address emerging cyber threats. In an exclusive interview with fintechnewsph.com, Digital Pilipinas convenor Amor Maclang said: “At Digital Pilipinas, we are deeply concerned about […]
According to the most recent report from TransUnion, a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in global commerce, the country’s video gaming industry has recorded the highest rate of digital fraud attempts in the first half of the year. It also stated that with an overall increase in digital transactions, fraudsters have […]
Online lending scams have become a prevalent issue in the Philippines and are regarded as one of the fastest-growing organized crimes not just in the country but also all over the world. The modus operandi also comes in various forms — from advance fee scams (paying an upfront fee or deposit), phishing, and identity theft, […]
Don’t look now but if you thought that your purchases are safe because you’ve been ordering from the same online seller many times over, think again. In a survey conducted between February to April this year, it was found that almost seven out of 10 — or 68.95 percent — phishing attacks in the Philippines […]
by Bhea Baarde, Correspondent I just saw another GCash official Twitter account posting an advisory regarding the KKB scam, and I am sharing it here so more people will be aware. Better yet, I am sharing 4 tips to protect your GCash from scammers. The advisory, which was posted last June 20, read: “Use GCash […]
