Cybersecurity

7 days ago

Open AI alliance backs shared cyber defenses and safety tools

The growing complexity of AI-powered cyber threats is prompting technology companies to push for more transparent and collaborative security tools, arguing that defenders need greater control over the systems protecting critical infrastructure rather than relying solely on proprietary platforms.

20 Jul 2026

8:58AM

Globe backs secure cloud rules for government data

Globe Telecom said Executive Order (EO) No. 119 provides a framework that strengthens cybersecurity while allowing government agencies to continue adopting modern digital technologies.

14 Jul 2026

8:17AM

PLDT, Smart deepen cyber awareness drive with PMA training

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications have expanded their cybersecurity awareness campaign by partnering with the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to equip its personnel with practical skills to identify and respond to evolving cyber threats, reinforcing the role of human vigilance in digital defense.

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.

9 Jun 2026

8:09AM

FIFA World Cup cyber threats already emerging, FortiGuard says

Cybercriminals are already exploiting growing interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026, deploying fake websites, social media scams, malware, and phishing campaigns months before the tournament begins, according to cybersecurity researchers.

10 Mar 2026

5:14PM

Netrust CEO urges stronger leadership vs AI cyber threats in Asia

Jen Capones-Tongco, CEO of cybersecurity firm Netrust Philippines, says leadership must step up as criminals deploy AI to automate reconnaissance, generate deepfake scams, and launch adaptive attacks that evolve in real time.

22 Jan 2026

1:50PM

BPI, DICT forge pact to strengthen public sector cybersecurity

As cybercrime continues to threaten the country’s digital and financial ecosystems, tBank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (DICT-ILCDB) to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across government institutions.

29 Dec 2025

9:24AM

Maya flips scam playbook with holiday SMS bait to inoculate users

The SMS appeared to offer a Christmas gift worth P3,000 and included a clickable link. Users who tapped the link were redirected not to a reward, but to a landing page reminding them of a critical rule: never click links or share sensitive information via text, even if the message appears to come from Maya itself.

15 Nov 2025

9:00AM

WINNING | ePLDT boosts cybersecurity push with new milestone

Strengthening its push to elevate cybersecurity standards for Philippine enterprises, ePLDT is expanding its security capabilities to help organizations safeguard operations amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.