Wilson Chua

Columnist for Technews

WILSON CHUA is a renowned expert in data analytics, network, and data security. He is the recipient of the prestigious National University of Singapore Gold Medal and the Univerity of the Philippines Cesar Virata School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. His groundbreaking work utilizing satellite data to combat Dengue led to Cirrolytix winning the NASA Global Challenge Award. He co-founded ProjectBASS.org, which won the World Summit Awards - Country Category.

Cybersecurity case: How DICT’s Advanced tech battles global cyber adversaries

February 07, 2024 12:37 am

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has significantly ramped up its cybersecurity capabilities in response to cyberattacks attributed to groups like LonelyIsland, Meander, and Panda. Demonstrating advanced technological prowess, the DICT now actively monitors and identifies potential cyber threats to government networks. 

Unveiling the leak: How Gmail’s ‘+’ feature exposes the source of your data breach

January 16, 2024 1:50 am

How can you identify which online service leaked your personal data? If you used the SAME emails with different online services, it may be hard to pin it down. However, I recently saw this YouTube video by Tasia Custode.

Unseen Threats: eMail deliverability as a harbinger of breach

January 02, 2024 4:13 am

TechNews columnist writes a story based on true events that happened BNSHosting.net.

Breaking News: SLU joins forces for cyber supremacy!

December 08, 2023 12:42 am

In a groundbreaking move to fortify the Philippines against escalating cyber threats, Saint Louis University (SLU) emerged as the Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. Formed through a strategic alliance with two influential Communities of Practice — the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) and the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT) — the GCOE aims to enhance the skills and expertise of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity professionals in Baguio City, Benguet Province, CAR, and Regions 1 and 2.

PH ISPs Becoming More Responsive to Abuse Alerts: BNSHosting.net’s MD Findings

November 03, 2023 3:38 am

In the realm of internet security, having a security team that is PRO-active to threats is essential for safeguarding our digital world. One critical aspect of this understanding is the Malevolent Duration (MD). MD is a concept that has gained significance recently with the rise in high profile data breaches.