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.
Viettel Cyber Security (VCS), the cybersecurity arm of Viettel Group, is partnering with ROOTCON to bring the VCS: CTRL Manila Summit 2025 to the Philippines.
“Initial findings show that the alleged dataset does not match the data structure used within GCash systems,” the company said. “Further analysis reveals that it includes individuals who are not GCash users, and that many entries appear incomplete, inconsistent, or invalid.”
A new IDC survey commissioned by Fortinet found that 92 percent of organizations in the Philippines are now using AI in their cybersecurity systems — proving it’s no longer just a buzzword but a business necessity.
The Philippines saw a 49-percent surge in data breaches in the third quarter of 2025, exposing over 52 million user credentials in just three months, according to Hanoi-based Viettel Cyber Security’s latest Cyber Threat Landscape Report.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a transformative force across industries, from digital assistants streamlining everyday tasks to advanced agents revolutionizing business automation. But with this rapid growth comes a darker side: AI is also enabling new forms of cyberattacks.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has intensified its efforts to raise the Philippines’ standing in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index, signaling the government’s commitment to digital resilience.
With competition expected to intensify following the passage of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, Globe Telecom is banking on better services and innovation to defend its status as the country’s biggest mobile player.
With the theme “Maximizing Momentum,” this year’s DECODE conference will explore how to defend against cybersecurity risks tied to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing.