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...
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...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Thursday, April 18, regarding a misleading social media post offering free medical insurance. Photo from DOH It said the circulating post is “false and deceptive.” The DOH also highlighted that the social media page promoting free medical...
Without a doubt, the Philippines has become a global leader in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. Photo from Pixabay But with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more and more prevalent, many are worried that it will eventually replace BPO workers, especially in the customer service...
To mark 55 years of diplomatic relations, the Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) welcomed representatives from Singapore's Nanyang Polytechnics Institute of Higher Learning College East and the Association of Information Security Professionals Singapore (AiSP) to...
(Unsplash) House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-List Rep. France Castro wants the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) take on a more proactive role in protecting online assets of the government from...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Monday, April 8, said an "on-site" investigation was conducted following the data breach of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) server. Photo from Pixabay “Upon learning of this incident, the NPC promptly initiated actions through its...
