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2 Jul 2026
8:47PM
More than half of Filipinos hit by cybercrime despite feeling safe online
Most Filipinos believe they are good at protecting themselves online, but their digital habits tell a different story, with the country ranking among Asia-Pacific’s most exposed to scams and cybercrime, according to a study commissioned by insurtech firm bolttech.
15 May 2026
7:02PM
CrowdStrike flags AI-driven cyberattacks on global financial firms
CrowdStrike warned that North Korean cyber adversaries stole billions in digital assets in 2025 while rapidly scaling attacks against global financial institutions using artificial intelligence tools, according to its latest financial services threat landscape report released Wednesday.
17 Nov 2025
3:58PM
Anti-cybercrime body steps up campaign to curb Christmas scams
The holidays concentrate cashflow—bonuses, e-commerce sales, travel bookings, and remittances—making Filipinos prime targets for phishing, delivery scams, impersonation calls, and fraudulent online offers.
17 Nov 2025
8:54AM
SEC plans whistleblower program to boost fight vs financial crimes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is strengthening its crackdown on investment scams, market abuse, predatory lending, and other illegal financial activities through a proposed whistleblower protection program designed to safeguard individuals who come forward with critical information.
7 May 2025
1:25PM
CIBI’s Fraud Bureau leads cybercrime defense push in financial sector
According to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), the sharp increase in digital threats underscores the necessity for a coordinated, data-driven response, and CIBI’s Fraud Bureau seeks to do just that.
2 Apr 2025
7:27AM
Global anti-scam group cites Philippines’ CICC as int’l benchmark vs cybercrime
At the Global Anti-Scam Summit held recently in London, GASA Southeast Asia advisor Rajeshpal Singh Sandhu said that the Philippines, through the CICC, has established a new regional and global standard in fighting online scams.
21 Jan 2025
11:46AM
Malaysian supplier of text scam device nabbed in Philippine cybercrime crackdown
An IMSI catcher, also known as a “Stingray”, rogue cell tower, or cell site simulator, is an electronic device that intercepts mobile phone communications by mimicking legitimate cell towers. Once connected, it allows tracking of the user's location and interception of text messages, calls, and data traffic.
18 Dec 2024
1:35PM
Cybercrime agency warns versus proliferation of fake SIM registration services
One such account, posing as DITO Telecommunity, attempted to attract users with the message: “SIM card registration available po. PM lang po sa gustong magregister jan. all network po.”
9 Dec 2024
12:42PM
SMS hijacking scams on the rise; BDO shares tips to keep banking details safe
The banking public is urged to exercise caution against the growing threat of SMS hijacking, a scam where fraudsters impersonate legitimate SMS senders to deceive recipients into divulging sensitive information.
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