Over 70% of businesses pay more than $100,000 for additional training annually to keep skills of their cybersecurity employees up to date, a recent Kaspersky study has revealed. However, the surveyed companies also highlighted that there was a lack of relevant courses covering new challenging spheres in the educational market, and stated that training does… Continue reading Companies invest more than $100,000 yearly to upskill their cybersecurity teams
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Kaspersky shares cybersecurity tips for a peaceful getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared their findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November… Continue reading Kaspersky shares cybersecurity tips for a peaceful getaway during the holy week
Caltex Caps 2023 with 37 New Stations and 82 Auto Workshops
Manila, Philippines, March 22, 2024. Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), closed 2023 with numerous milestones which includes opening several Caltex service stations and branded workshops across the country and sealing successful institutional partnerships. Caltex continued to expand its network in the Philippines in 2023 with 37 new service stations, some of which highlighted… Continue reading Caltex Caps 2023 with 37 New Stations and 82 Auto Workshops
Kaspersky supports INTERPOL-coordinated action to disrupt Grandoreiro malware operation
Kaspersky has assisted an INTERPOL-coordinated action, which has led to Brazilian authorities arresting five administrators behind a Grandoreiro banking trojan operation. According to conservative estimates, the banking trojan operators are believed to have defrauded victims of more than 3.5 million euros (more than PHP 214 million). Grandoreiro is a Brazil-originated banking trojan, which, according to… Continue reading Kaspersky supports INTERPOL-coordinated action to disrupt Grandoreiro malware operation
FedEx Sets Record for the Company’s First Cross-Border Delivery from Malaysia to Singapore with an Electric Vehicle
An important step in the company’s goal to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all electric, zero-tailpipe emission vehicles by 2040 Metro Manila, Philippines– FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has set a record for successfully executing the first ever… Continue reading FedEx Sets Record for the Company’s First Cross-Border Delivery from Malaysia to Singapore with an Electric Vehicle
Companies state it takes more than 6 months to fill cybersecurity positions
The latest Kaspersky survey found that 48% of companies require over half a year to find a qualified cybersecurity professional. A lack of proven experience was cited as one of the biggest challenges, along with the high cost of hiring and global competition in talent acquisition. With global labor markets continuing to clamor for InfoSec… Continue reading Companies state it takes more than 6 months to fill cybersecurity positions
SEA 2023: Cybercriminals clog business networks with financial phishing
In 2023, Kaspersky anti-phishing technologies detected nearly 500,000 attempts to follow a phishing link on businesses’ devices in Southeast Asia (SEA). Interestingly, this number only refers to phishing links related to finance matters – e-commerce, banking, and payment systems. Phishing persuades users to take action which gives a scammer access to your device, accounts, or… Continue reading SEA 2023: Cybercriminals clog business networks with financial phishing
Smart toy vulnerabilities could let cybercriminals video-chat with kids
Vulnerabilities in a popular smart toy robot could make children potential targets for cybercriminals, Kaspersky researchers have discovered. The weaknesses could enable hackers to take control of the toy’s system and misuse it to secretly communicate with kids through video chat without parental consent. The risks associated with the robot system’s application extend to dangers… Continue reading Smart toy vulnerabilities could let cybercriminals video-chat with kids
On the way to a salu-salo at IFEX Philippines 2024
The Center for International Trade Missions and Expositions (CITEM) has been a primary proponent for the country’s SMEs as major players in the export industry. As the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) lead promotions arm for export, CITEM continues to develop its platform for local food companies to become… Continue reading On the way to a salu-salo at IFEX Philippines 2024
Attacks on mobile devices significantly increase in 2023
In 2023, Kaspersky observed a steady increase in the number of attacks on mobile devices, reaching almost 33.8 million attacks, marking a 50% increase from the previous year’s figures. The most prevalent threat to mobile devices was adware, constituting 40.8% of all threats detected. As the international mobile industry leaders gather in Barcelona for the… Continue reading Attacks on mobile devices significantly increase in 2023
Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs: MOD Factory Spearheads Print-on-Demand Ecommerce Revolution in the Philippines
MOD Factory Mar 08, 2024 With the Philippine e-commerce market poised to soar to $24 billion by 2025, the sector is ripe with opportunities, boasting an impressive annual growth rate of 17%. This growth opens doors for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to carve out their space in the e-commerce domain. Yet, the journey is fraught with… Continue reading Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs: MOD Factory Spearheads Print-on-Demand Ecommerce Revolution in the Philippines
More than half of companies in APAC use AI and IoT in their business processes
A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that nearly 2 in every 3 (61% and 64%) companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) have implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses’ infrastructures. Additionally, 28% and 26% are planning to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) within two years. Business owners… Continue reading More than half of companies in APAC use AI and IoT in their business processes