FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES A contradictory truth emerges in the complicated cybersecurity landscape: people are both the weakest link and the strongest asset in defending systems against cyberattacks. This duality stems from the complex interplay between human behavior, technological vulnerabilities,...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES As the Philippine government continues its campaign against SIM and mobile number-related crimes, scammers are evolving their tactics. They're increasingly using foreign phone numbers to mask their identities and trick unsuspecting users. This shift poses a new...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Social media account profile cloning is a deceptive tactic where scammers create a fake profile that closely replicates your own. They meticulously copy your profile picture, name, and other publicly visible information like your hometown, interests, or...
Scammers have devised numerous ways to compromise Facebook accounts, and one method involves tricking users into handing over sensitive information through a series of calculated steps. Like many others, this scam preys on the user's trust and lack of awareness about the basics of online...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Cybercriminals are disguising themselves as trusted message senders by manipulating the sender ID on text messages, making it appear that the messages are from legitimate companies. The sender ID appears to be the message’s source on your device. It is supposed to represent...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES A strange online recruitment effort has emerged, with a group utilizing Facebook to gather individuals with military or government backgrounds for a seemingly unusual role. The group, operating through its Facebook page, is actively seeking part-time military consultants to...
FROM BEEPER TO BYTES Cybercriminals use the photos and names of celebrities and prominent Filipino businessmen to lure unsuspecting victims into clicking malicious links. People primarily see these scams through as sponsored posts in popular social media sites. These posts target users aged 40 and...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES When someone on Facebook Messenger informed Andrew (not his real name) that he was eligible for a ₱100,000 loan from a government organization, he was excited. The interest seemed reasonable — ₱10,000 payable over 10 months. However, the loan agent explained that Andrew...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Holy Week is the cornerstone of the Catholic year, a solemn and sacred period leading to the joyous celebration of Easter. For us Catholics, it's a time to retrace the final steps of Jesus’ life, contemplating his suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph over death....
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Summer is here, and with it comes the excitement of planning those long-awaited vacation. Unfortunately, scammers are always ready to exploit eager travelers. As the lure of exotic destinations and the promise of budget-friendly holidays tempt many, vacation scams have...
Art in the Park, one of the most anticipated art events, returns this year. Here are all the details you need to know. Date and venue It’s happening on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Jaime Velasquez park in Makati City from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entrance to the fair is free for all. Art in the...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Reflecting on my journey in tech journalism, it's clear how much the landscape has evolved since I was appointed the TechNews Editor of the Manila Bulletin. At that time, I believed I had reached the peak of my career. However, technology, ever-pervasive and constantly...
