News Articles on cyber-security

Protect your passwords online, here's a guide from Google

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 01:01 PM

Google on Tuesday shared how its Google Password Manager could help internet users safeguard their log-in details with one single tool ahead of the May 5 World Password Day. Read more »

Smart ready to help revisit SIM card registration bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 10:17 AM

Smart Communications is willing to help identify practices to protect consumers after President Duterte vetoed the SIM card registration bill. Read more »

Public urged to use multi-factor authentication

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 18 12:54 PM

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Monday urged the public to use available security features and practice cyber hygiene to avoid becoming victims of fraudulent activities. Read more »

Telcos willing to work with gov't on SIM Card Registration rules

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 04 03:27 PM

Globe Telecom and PLDT Inc have said they would support the implementation of the mandatory SIM card registration after the Congress ratified the measure earlier this week. Read more »

Fortinet betting on Filipino talents, support center

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 12:15 PM

US-based cyber security solutions firm Fortinet on Tuesday said it was investing "significant" amount of money to build a global support center in the Philippines. Read more »

GCash says working with authorities to apprehend fraudsters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 04:16 PM

E-wallet operator GCash on Friday said it is committed to keep its platform secure after it assisted authorities in arresting fraudsters victimizing its customers. Read more »

Analyst alleges Chinese Olympics app has encryption flaw

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 19 02:17 AM

An app attendees of the upcoming Olympics must use has encryption flaws that could allow personal information to leak, a cyber security watchdog said. Read more »

Privacy watchdog checks if personal info leaked in BDO incident

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 13 11:07 AM

BDO has 72 hours or 3 days from the reported incident to deliver a report to the National Privacy Commission to determine if a data breach occurred, Chairman Raymund Liboro told ABS-CBN News Read more »

S&R hit by ransomware attack: Privacy watchdog

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 07:48 PM

The National Privacy Commission said S&R Membership Shopping has informed it of the extent of the data compromised in the recent cyber-attack on the company. Read more »

Millions of Microsoft-stored data records mistakenly exposed

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 24 04:45 PM

The data, including names, addresses, financial information and COVID-19 vaccination statuses, was made vulnerable -- but not compromised -- before the problem was resolved. Read more »

Hackers demand $70-M to restore data in cyberattack - blog

Reuters
Posted at Jul 05 03:28 PM

The hackers suspected to be behind a mass ransomware attack that affected hundreds of companies worldwide late on Sunday demanded $70 million to restore the data, according to a posting on a dark web site. Read more »

FBI warns of large 'scale' in US ransomware attack

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 05 09:01 AM

The FBI said Sunday the "scale" of a major ransomware attack against a US IT company could mean investigators won't be able to work with every victim individually. Read more »

DOST, Army asked to clarify alleged links to cyberattacks

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 05:16 PM

Days after linking government agencies to cyberattacks against 2 online alternative news websites, a Sweden-based digital forensics group said several of its questions remain unanswered despite the agencies’ denial of involvement in these incidents. Read more »

US steps up cybersecurity requirements after pipeline hack

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 28 08:40 AM

The US government on Thursday imposed cybersecurity requirements on petroleum pipelines for the first time, following a ransomware attack that temporarily shut down a key oil conduit this month. Read more »

UK to help vulnerable countries against Russia, China cyber threat

Reuters
Posted at May 12 06:24 PM

LONDON - Britain said on Wednesday it would invest 22 million pounds ($31 million) to help vulnerable countries in Africa and the Indo-Pacific build up their cyber defenses to prevent China, Russia and others from filling a cyberspace vacuum. Read more »

Paano makaiiwas sa credit card fraud?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 08:41 AM

Sa patuloy na paggamit ng mga Pilipino sa online banking ngayong pandemya, nagpaalala ang isang cyber security expert nitong Lunes kung paano maiiwasan ang hacking. Read more »

Gatchalian seeks parallel probe in Senate for credit, debit card hacking

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 09 11:08 PM

In a statement, the senator said his office received a “barrage of complaints” through email and Facebook regarding “access device fraud” in recent months. Read more »

Hackers' broad attack sets cyber experts worldwide scrambling to defend networks

Jack Stubbs, Reuters
Posted at Dec 19 02:14 PM

Suspected Russian hackers who broke into US government agencies also spied on less high-profile organizations, including groups in Britain, a US internet provider and a county government in Arizona, according to web records and a security source. Read more »

BPI takes down almost 2,000 phishing sites since pandemic hit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 09:33 AM

The Bank of the Philippine Islands said Tuesday it has taken down almost 2,000 phishing sites from March to August 2020 or when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Read more »

4 Nigerians arrested for allegedly hacking, siphoning funds from PH bank

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 05:16 PM

The National Bureau of Investigations on Tuesday arrested 4 Nigerian nationals alleged involved in an international syndicate that hacks and siphons funds from banks. Read more »

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