The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, May 3 cited the lack of cybersecurity experts in both private and public sectors in the Philippines. Photo from Pixabay On the sidelines of "HackforGov 2024," DICT Cybersecurity Bureau Director Jose Carlos Reyes addressed...
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...
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...
State-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has inked a preliminary deal with Singapore-based firm Moorfields Capital Pte Ltd for targeted deployment of aquavoltaic technology as one of the innovative solutions for the country’s energy future. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was firmed...
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 Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in a statement on Monday, April 22, handed over a P17-million smart city project that seeks to utilize data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform Baguio City into a smart city. (Baguio City Mayor Magalong and DOST Secretary Solidum...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it is recovering from the recent hacking incident. Site seized: Ph1ns hackers leave message of dissent on DOST website. In a PTV interview on April 19, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. confirmed that backups existed for “a lot of data” and...
Bringing with him to the Philippines the expertise he honed overseas, Dr. Noel Peter Tan is leaving an indelible mark in the Research and Development (R&D) landscape of Western Visayas through nanotechnology. (Photo from DOST) Tan is a medium-term Department of Science and Technology (DOST)...
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...
