The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, May 3 kicked off the annual nationwide cybersecurity competition "HackforGov 2024" Capture-The-Flag (CTF). All systems go for HackforGov 2024, a nationwide cybersecurity competition at Lucky China Town Hotel in Manila on...
To strengthen its efforts in promoting the responsible disposal of electronic waste, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, recently tapped PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), two of the leading telecommunications providers in the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the authorities seized almost P32 billion worth of illegal narcotics under the present administration's campaign against illegal drugs during President Marcos' first 21 months in office, or from July 1, 2022, to April 21, 2024, the Presidential...
Creating and spreading the now deleted deep fake video of President Marcos was "done deliberately" to cause warmongering among citizens, a Palace official said, stressing that the government is considering legal actions against the perpetrators. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo...
The Cybersecurity Bureau of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, April 26, released a list of eight signs to identify if someone has been targeted by a “hijack profile” scam. Photo from Pixabay DICT said individuals should be concerned if they notice...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, April 25, joined the annual celebration of International Girls in ICT Day 2024. From left to right: Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, DICT, and DIWA Role Model Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Deputy Director for...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday April 25, said they are expecting more "deepfake" incidents as the election approaches. Photo from Pixabay "Well, dadami 'yan at lalago, lalo na po ngayon with AI (artificial intelligence) and parating po 'yung mga...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity on Wednesday, April 24 warned the public about a scam known as the hijack profile scam or social media account takeover. Photo from Pixabay The DICT-Cybersecurity said in a hijack profile scam, cybercriminals gain...
NEW YORK — Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It's a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don't have a plan to deal with one. According to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median cost per...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has urged the public to remain vigilant as it refuted a "deep fake" audio of President Marcos supposedly directing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to act against a "particular foreign country." President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
President Marcos told the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 to use available digital and information technology (IT) to combat crime and serve the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file photo) Marcos said this as he graced the 45th PNPA...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) spearheaded the launch of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) Phase 1 on Friday, April 19. Photo from Pixabay "Phase 1 of the National Fiber Backbone signifies more than just laying cables, and establishing connections, it represents...
