FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES The year 2023 will be remembered in the world of technology and finance as the year when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) declined and the market crashed. In 2021 and 2022, NFTs emerged as a prominent tech trend. These digital assets utilized blockchain technology to...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES New year, new you, and new scams: Don't let excitement cloud your judgment online The confetti has settled, the firecrackers are now silent, the resolutions are scrawled in sparkling pens, and the bittersweet tang of "new year, new me" is in the air. But amidst the...
EDITORS DESK Scams, a deceptive practice as old as humanity, have consistently evolved and adapted to changing technologies and human vulnerabilities. What began with con artists peddling snake oil on dusty roads has taken on a new digital dimension, with cybercriminals wielding increasingly...
EDITORS DESK Forget clunky phones and bulky laptops! 2024 is serving up tech treats that are all about making life simpler and more fun. Foldable phones will be more affordable, yes the phone that folds open like mini-tablets for movie marathons on the go. Also, in 2024, laptops will become...
EDITORS DESK The Philippines has the highest rate of shopping scams in Asia, according to a new report released by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and Gogolook, a TrustTech provider and the company behind the anti-scam app Whoscall. The report surveyed nearly 20,000 respondents across 11...
EDITORS DESKS In the past, warfare was primarily conducted on the physical battlefield, where soldiers fought with guns, tanks, and aircraft. However, there has been a shift to the digital battlefield in recent years, where cyberattacks are now an integral part of modern warfare. Several factors,...
Photo shows a cybersecurity professional creating a strong password to protect data from cybercriminals. Photo created using midjourney. Computers and the internet greatly influence how we live, work, and even play. Whether it's your online banking account, email, or social media,...
EDITORS DESK As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, a seemingly logical question arises: If we can bank online, why can't we vote online? However, cybersecurity professionals warn that internet voting is not the next logical step in the progression of voting technology but...
EDITORS DESK Over the past few years, there has been an evident rise in troll farms. These are organized groups that post provocative content on the internet to mislead, harass, or provoke reactions. While these entities were initially associated with political manipulations, recently, there has...
Manila Bulletin (MB) will launch Scam Watch Pilipinas, an advocacy movement supporting cybersecurity, to empower Filipinos to protect themselves against cyber fraud. Also known as #ScamWatchPH, it will be implemented in cooperation with government agencies and brand partners. A project of MB...
EDITORS DESK I conducted an informal survey among previously scammed individuals to understand the frequency and factors contributing to why they have become victims of cybercrimes. Disturbingly, the results revealed that around 50 percent had been defrauded more than once, highlighting an alarming...
EDITORS DESK In cybersecurity, there is a concept that can be likened to a saying often used to describe survival scenarios in the wild: “You don't have to outrun the bear. You just have to be faster than the slowest guy.” This principle applies to a surprisingly broad range of situations, but...
