EDITORS DESK During Holy Week, the importance of securing our passwords and accounts takes on an even greater significance. Just as we must guard against the distractions and temptations that can lead us away from God, we must also guard against the threats to our online security that can lead us...
EDITORS DESK The cybersecurity industry has been discussing the cybersecurity talent shortage for years. The Philippines and the rest of the world find it challenging to hire cybersecurity talents due to a skills shortage. Yeo Siang Tiong, general manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky, said:...
EDITORS DESK The cybersecurity talent shortage has become a significant concern for businesses and governments worldwide. With the increasing dependence on technology and the internet in all aspects of life, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. However, the...
A few years ago, a friend’s son asked me what I know about bitcoin. “Not much,” I said. “Ah, Tito, I think I could help you,” he said. He told me about this fantastic company that offered him a monthly 40 percent return on investment depending on the initial amount an investor would put...
EDITORS DESK Art Samaniego While Facebook deleted pages that violated its community standards, the social media giant at the same time has allowed ads that lure people into giving their login credentials. Facebook recently deactivated hundreds of pages in the Philippines to weed out the so-called...
EDITORS DESK Art Samaniego If you believe you can do anything on social media because your anonymity could protect you, think again. Law enforcement agencies can trace, track and identify people who use social media to harass, threaten or scam other users. Identifying a user is possible because all...
EDITORS DESK Art Samaniego While it looks like senior citizens are often a target for cybercriminals, the truth is, bad guys are randomly looking for people they could scam online. Cybercriminals do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, color, gender, sexual orientation, social...
If you're, say, a purchasing officer at a small and medium enterprise, or the head of the household, you might think that you're getting more for your money by purchasing unbranded, compatible ink cartridges compared to original ones. While the initial, up-front cost may appear lower, there are...
EDITORS DESK In 2020, Â a massive phishing campaign on Facebook successfully stole more than 15,000 accounts based in the Philippines. Using FB targeting technology, the scammers were able to identify users who are more likely to engage with their posts. By paying Facebook via sponsored posts,...
EDITORS DESK A famous doctor's Facebook account was used by cybercriminals to solicit funds for a supposedly sick relative, a well-known religious leader. The doctor's friends trusted that he messaged them on FB Messenger and sent money without verifying. His account was taken over because he...
EDITORS DESK The National Privacy Commission is “currently validating information that says 879,699 Facebook accounts of Filipino netizens have allegedly been compromised.” They are part of the large-scale breach affecting 533 million global users of Facebook in 2019. A statement from the...
With the Covid-19 wreaking havoc on the economy, the local government units (LGU), private organizations, and government agencies are advocating the use of contact tracing to easily identify people who have close contact with someone tested positive for Covid-19. When those individuals are...
