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BSP backs measure for protection vs cybercrime

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 25 10:42 AM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Saturday said it supports a Senate measure that aims to protect financial customers from cybercrime. Read more »

PNP nagbabala sa paggamit ng dating apps

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 01:36 PM

Nagbabala ang Philippine National Police sa publiko sa paggamit ng mga dating app dahil maaaring nagagamit ang mga app para sa krimen. Read more »

80 alleged cybercrime perpetrators face raps: PNP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 12:46 PM

Eighty individuals face complaints for allegedly committing various forms of cybercrime this year, exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, the PNP said. Read more »

DOJ warns fake email using chief's name for scam buys

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 11:42 AM

The DOJ said Guevarra's only and real email is osecmig@gmail.com. Read more »

How does the Pegasus spyware work, and is my phone at risk?

The Conversation/Reuters
Posted at Jul 21 03:17 PM

While many Android devices will likely be vulnerable to compromise, the diversity of hardware and software makes it more difficult to deploy a single malicious tool to a wide user base. Read more »

US accuses China of Microsoft hack, rallies allies in condemnation

Sarah Titterton and Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 20 07:52 AM

The United States on Monday accused Beijing of carrying out a massive hack of Microsoft and charged four Chinese nationals as it rallied allies in rare joint condemnation of "malicious" cyber activity from China. Read more »

Nigerian at kasabwat na Pinay na sangkot sa online scam, tiklo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 11:06 PM

Tiklo ang isang Nigerian national at kasabwat na Pinay sa ikinasang entrapment operation ng Cyber Financial Crime Unit (CFCU), kasama ang San Carlos City, Pangasinan Police Station, Biyernes ng hapon. Read more »

'Too much': Pangilinan files cyber libel complaint vs 2 YouTube channels spreading 'fake news' vs family

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 16 03:03 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) — Senator Francis Pangilinan has taken steps to go after 2 YouTube channels spreading false information against him and his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta. Read more »

Facebook, Google 'could stop offering services' in Hong Kong over doxxing law

South China Morning Post
Updated as of Jul 06 09:40 AM

A regional internet industry group with Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo among its members has warned the tech giants could stop offering services in Hong Kong if a proposed anti-doxxing law goes ahead in the form proposed Read more »

Toyota warns against online promo scams

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 07:27 PM

MANILA - Toyota Motor Philippines on Thursday advised its customers to be vigilant against scams as the company has received information on fake promotions circulating online riding on its 80th anniversary.    Read more »

Aabot sa 5 milyong ‘gems’ nalimas sa ilang Lyka app user matapos ma-scam

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 08:30 PM

Patok sa karamihan ang Lyka - isang social media application na gumagamit ng gems o gift card sa pamamagitan ng electronic mode.    Read more »

Cyberattacks: Bigger, smarter, faster

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 25 12:25 PM

From paralyzing the internet in Estonia to a $4.4-million ransom being paid last week after the shutdown of a major US pipeline, we take a look back at 15 years of cyberattacks.   Read more »

Ireland shuts down health IT system after ransomware attack

Joe Stenson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 14 07:40 PM

Ireland's health authority said Friday it had shut down its computer systems after experiencing a "significant ransomware attack", a week after the largest US fuel pipeline network was also targeted. Read more »

Toshiba unit hacked by ransomware group

Makiko Yamazaki and Benoit Van Overstraeten, Reuters
Posted at May 14 07:25 PM

TOKYO/PARIS - A Toshiba Corp. unit said it was hacked by the DarkSide ransomware group, overshadowing an announcement of a strategic review for the Japanese conglomerate under pressure from activist shareholders to seek out suitors. Read more »

Italian police block 1.5 million illegal streaming accounts

Reuters
Posted at May 14 07:13 PM

MILAN - Italian police have blocked 1.5 million users that were illegally streaming content from providers including Netflix Inc, Comcast's Sky unit, DAZN and domestic broadcaster Mediaset. Read more »

Criminology student timbog sa sextortion, pag-video sa naliligo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 06:35 PM

Arestado ng mga awtoridad ang isang criminology student dahil sa bintang na sextortion ng isang babaeng working student. Read more »

Top US fuel pipeline operator shuts whole network after cyber attack

Stephanie Kelly and Christopher Bing, Reuters
Posted at May 09 12:44 AM

NEW YORK - Top US fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline has shut its entire network after a cyber attack that industry sources said was caused by ransomware software. Read more »

ALAMIN: Saan irereklamo ang loan sharks na nangha-harass para maningil?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 10:19 PM

Dumarami ang kumakapit sa online lending app na nangha-harass sa may utang kapag singilan na.   Read more »

German police make arrests over massive child pornography website

Reuters
Posted at May 03 07:46 PM

BERLIN - German police have uncovered one of the world's largest underground websites for child pornography with more than 400,000 users and arrested four people connected to the platform, prosecutors said on Monday. Read more »

DOJ: Online lending companies that shame, curse borrowers may face charges

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 09:05 PM

The Department of Justice warned online lending companies who use unlawful and unfair methods to collect debts that they may face criminal charges. Read more »