Kaspersky announced an updated version of its Kaspersky VPN. The new version includes a Wireguard protocol for a more protected and transparent connection. Other features added are a dark mode and new locations for connections. Besides that, Pango, Kaspersky’s VPN infrastructure provider, has undergone an Application Security Audit conducted by Aon Cyber Solutions. The size… Continue reading New Kaspersky VPN: maximum speed and Wireguard protocol added
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Cryptocurrency phishing grows by 40% over a year
In 2022 it was revealed that the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year, with over 5 million attacks being stopped. Conversely, there is a decrease in the detection of traditional financial threats, such as banking and mobile financial malware. These and other findings… Continue reading Cryptocurrency phishing grows by 40% over a year
Filinvest Group and Amazon Web Services Launch Second Annual Hackathon
Stepping up digital transformation efforts to serve its core market Manila, Philippines. April 12, 2023— The Filinvest Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines with diverse businesses in banking, property, infrastructure, utilities, and agriculture, recently collaborated with Amazon Web Service’s (AWS) Asia Pacific Innovation team to launch its second annual Hackathon program. Twenty-five… Continue reading Filinvest Group and Amazon Web Services Launch Second Annual Hackathon
PHINMA’s making lives better businesses yield P17.7B consolidated revenue in 2022
MANILA, PHILIPPINES. April 11, 2023 – Proudly Filipino conglomerate PHINMA Corporation (PSE: PHN) continued its strong topline growth, closing 2022 with consolidated revenue of ₱17.7 billion, up 10% from last year. Consolidated income was ₱1.5 billion, down by 18% due to factors including higher raw materials costs driven by global supply chain disruptions, a strong… Continue reading PHINMA’s making lives better businesses yield P17.7B consolidated revenue in 2022
Back-to-the-office plan: a cybersecurity checklist from Kaspersky
March 2020 may be remembered as the day the world went on lockdown because of the pandemic. In Southeast Asia, the rushed transition to work from home and then partially back to the office a year later turned to what people now embrace as the new norm. The hybrid work setup isn’t entirely new, but… Continue reading Back-to-the-office plan: a cybersecurity checklist from Kaspersky
FMI View: What are the factors that are Likely to Augment Sequins Apparels Sales? Who are the Key Manufacturers and Suppliers of Sequins apparel?
The sequins cloths market is set to witness a steady rise at a CAGR of ~6% during the forecast period. Millennials are more attracted to these sequins dresses because of the luxury lifestyle influences them to adopt such dresses. Furthermore, the increasing trend of fashion along with the evolving landscape of retail brands are the… Continue reading FMI View: What are the factors that are Likely to Augment Sequins Apparels Sales? Who are the Key Manufacturers and Suppliers of Sequins apparel?
Love the long weekend break? Cybercriminals do, too
Kaspersky shares 9 tips to keep protected when you’re away on a holiday There are 18 official public holidays in the Philippines. As we all know, when these dates fall close to a weekend or if the government pursues holiday economics, most Filipinos make plans in advance to take advantage of extended holiday breaks. This… Continue reading Love the long weekend break? Cybercriminals do, too
18 Filipino food exporters bag over $50M export deals in Gulfood 2023
CITEM successfully showcased PH’s top healthy and halal-certified products in one of the world’s biggest food fair The Philippines generated $50.65 million export sales, surpassing its target by over 300 percent, in the world’s largest annual food and beverage expo, Gulfood 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under… Continue reading 18 Filipino food exporters bag over $50M export deals in Gulfood 2023
Remote desktop attacks drop in SEA post-pandemic
More ransomware groups now exploit RDP to victimize more enterprises, says Kaspersky Kaspersky today reveals the drop in Bruteforce attacks against remote workers in Southeast Asia (SEA), a positive news that should not be taken as a sign to be complacent. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is Microsoft’s proprietary protocol, providing a user with a graphical… Continue reading Remote desktop attacks drop in SEA post-pandemic
Kaspersky researchers uncover an ongoing APT campaign targeting organizations located in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict area
In October 2022, Kaspersky researchers discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting organizations located in the area affected by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Dubbed CommonMagic, this espionage campaign has been active since at least September 2021, and uses a previously unknown malware to gather data from its targets. The targets… Continue reading Kaspersky researchers uncover an ongoing APT campaign targeting organizations located in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict area
New clipper malware steals US$400,000 in cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries. Distributed under the guise of Tor Browser, the malware operates by replacing a portion of the entered clipboard contents with the cybercriminal’s own wallet address once it detects a wallet address in the clipboard. It’s estimated that… Continue reading New clipper malware steals US$400,000 in cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Boosting entrepreneurship can create 9 000 high-value jobs in the Philippines
Philippines is the number 50ranked country in the world, when it comes to the number of superentrepreneurs in relation to a country’s overall population. This is the finding of the superentrepreneurs index, which looks at the location of the businesses of close to 2,500 individuals globally who have built up billion-dollar fortunes by creating new… Continue reading Boosting entrepreneurship can create 9 000 high-value jobs in the Philippines