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ALAMIN: Paano makakaiwas sa cyberattacks

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 09:32 PM

Ikinakabahala ng ilang eksperto ang posibleng banta ng major cyberattacks na target umano ang pamahalaan at mga pribadong sektor. Read more »

Cyberattacks on PH firms could cost P6-B a day: group

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 07:27 PM

Banks, telcos, and other companies could lose P6 billion a day if they are compromised all at the same time in a cyberattack, a group said. Read more »

Submarine cable partner supplementing capacity to restore browser experience: PLDT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 08:50 AM

PLDT Inc said Tuesday its submarine cable partner is supplementing additional capacity to restore browser experience. Read more »

PLDT says issue with submarine cable causing slower browsing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 07:25 PM

PLDT on Monday confirmed that its broadband internet service is being affected by an issue with a submarine cable provider. Read more »

Ookla: PLDT is fastest internet provider for 5 years

PLDT
Posted at Jun 05 08:58 AM

PLDT has achieved a five-peat win at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ 2022 — a first for PLDT, and for the Philippines. Read more »

Marcos Jr. certifies proposed Internet Transaction Act as urgent

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 09:38 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has certified as urgent the proposed “Internet Transactions Act," according to a letter to lawmakers released on Friday. Read more »

Mga Pinoy na gumagamit ng cashless payment dumarami: pag-aaral

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 07:19 PM

Dumarami na ang mga Pinoy na hindi nagdadala ng cash sa bulsa at gumagamit ng cashless o digital payment, base sa isang pag-aaral. Read more »

Di halos paggamit ng DICT budget pinuna sa Kamara

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 08:03 PM

Puna rin ng mga mambabatas na wala pang ginagastos ang ahensiya para sa programang libreng public wifi. Read more »

Converge eyes growth from prepaid, streaming service

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 11:48 AM

Converge said the next wave of growth could come from the prepaid and mid-market customers and its on demand video streaming service. Read more »

US health official sounds alarm on child social media use

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 08:24 AM

The top US health official said evidence is growing that social media use may seriously harm children. Read more »

Netflix expands password-sharing crackdown worldwide

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 06:42 AM

Netflix expanded its crackdown on users sharing passwords with people beyond their immediate family as it seeks to shore up revenue. Read more »

Comelec assures credibility of 2025 polls as it pilots overseas 'online voting'

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 04:37 PM

Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia said the commission would be very particular in choosing the best system to use. Read more »

ARTA expects Marcos to ink EO to hasten building of telco towers

Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 06:30 PM

ARTA Director General Secretary Ernesto Perez said it is important to institutionalize a faster application process to build and energize telco towers. Read more »

DICT chief welcomes internet voting for OFWs

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 09:15 PM

DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy is in favor of implementing internet voting in the upcoming 2025 elections. He wants to start first with OFWs. Read more »

Montana first US state to ban TikTok

Deutsche Welle
Posted at May 18 11:17 AM

The state's governor said the ban protects people from alleged Chinese surveillance. Read more »

Musk says will tweet thoughts regardless of business blowback

Agence France Presse
Posted at May 17 10:33 AM

Elon Musk said he will continue to tweet his unfiltered thoughts even if it hurts his businesses. Read more »

DICT eyes free internet in 94 tourist destinations

Job Manahan and Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 16 04:37 PM

The first phase will cover Baguio, Palawan, Boracay, Cebu and several other tourism destinations identified as 'priority.' Read more »

Vice Media files for bankruptcy

Deutsche Welle
Posted at May 16 09:33 AM

Vice was known for edgy news and lifestyle content, with a digital-first model that disrupted traditional media. Read more »

YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail: US officials

Huw Griffith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 12 12:57 PM

A YouTuber pilot who deliberately sent his plane crashing to bolster views on his channel could be jailed for 20 years, US authorities said. Read more »

ASEAN vows action on human traffickers operating online

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 11 05:10 PM

Southeast Asian nations vowed tougher action on human trafficking as criminals increasingly use social media and other online platforms. Read more »