To help Filipino businesses and organizations stay safe in cyberspace while embracing digitalization, Kaspersky announces today the launch of Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), its integrated software solution that includes a set of functions for security information and event monitoring and management. The Philippines is expected to continue its double-digit growth towards $35B… Continue reading Addressing the Philippines’ 2024 Threat Landscape: Kaspersky launches KUMA platform
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Visa welcomes pole vaulter EJ Obiena as part of Team Visa for Olympic Games Paris 2024
Ranked second in the world, EJ Obiena makes history as the first Filipino to receive an Olympic Games Paris 2024 Athlete Sponsorship as he competes this year Manila, Philippines, 5 March, 2024 – Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, has revealed a list of 117 athletes who… Continue reading Visa welcomes pole vaulter EJ Obiena as part of Team Visa for Olympic Games Paris 2024
FedEx Empowers the Next Generation through Educational Scholarship Program for Young Women in STEM
Manila, Philippines, March 4, 2024 — FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced its collaboration with Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (Zonta) for the second consecutive year to empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as part of the FedEx Cares… Continue reading FedEx Empowers the Next Generation through Educational Scholarship Program for Young Women in STEM
Global Law Enforcers Seek Trend Micro’s Help in Taking Down Top Ransomware Threat Group LockBit
Trend helps shield the world from an unreleased ransomware attack and delivers advanced protection to customers MANILA, March 4, 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today revealed its critical role in helping global law enforcement partners disrupt mega-ransomware group LockBit, and kill the viability of its long-term malware… Continue reading Global Law Enforcers Seek Trend Micro’s Help in Taking Down Top Ransomware Threat Group LockBit
PSBank Marks Two Decades of Empowering Children Through Longstanding Partnerships
Manila, Philippines, – One of the top 10 banks in the country, Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) proudly commemorates twenty years of impactful collaboration with esteemed nonprofit organizations. As it celebrates this milestone, PSBank receives commendations from World Vision Development Foundation, Inc., a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, and Resources for… Continue reading PSBank Marks Two Decades of Empowering Children Through Longstanding Partnerships
Phishing via ESPs: new scam targeting SMBs
A new phishing campaign targeting small and medium-sized businesses has been exposed by Kaspersky. The attack leverages the email service provider SendGrid to infiltrate client mailing lists and employs stolen credentials to send out phishing emails, making them appear authentic, thus easily tricking recipients. Cybercriminals often target mailing lists used by companies to reach their… Continue reading Phishing via ESPs: new scam targeting SMBs
InfoSec experts shortage: Almost half of companies struggle with understaffing
According to the recent Kaspersky study, more than 40% of companies worldwide are facing a shortfall of qualified cybersecurity professionals. Most understaffing can be found among Malware analysts and Information security researchers. As the frequency and complexity of attacks increase, and the demand for InfoSec professionals in business grows, the number of practitioners meeting the… Continue reading InfoSec experts shortage: Almost half of companies struggle with understaffing
One in two cybersecurity professionals say formal education useless in current job
Amid acute shortages of cybersecurity professionals, acting information security (InfoSec) experts are questioning the relevance of the formal education they received, Kaspersky’s new global research shows. The survey revealed that one in two cybersecurity professionals were not able to confirm the usefulness of their academic training when it came to helping them in their role.… Continue reading One in two cybersecurity professionals say formal education useless in current job
Kaspersky report: 1 in 3 Filipinos face threats from USBs, removable devices
Philippines ranks 3rd in SEA, 76th globally Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky is urging Filipinos to be wary of careless plugging of USBs to their computers unless they have been scanned following the release of data that 36.80% of users in the Philippines were attacked by local threats from January to December 2023. Local threats are… Continue reading Kaspersky report: 1 in 3 Filipinos face threats from USBs, removable devices
Nearly a quarter of online daters experience digital stalking
A new survey, commissioned by Kaspersky of 21,000 people worldwide, reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse. According to the study – which interviewed 1,000 people in 21 countries around the world – online daters are keen to take steps to protect themselves in the quest for love. However, despite almost a quarter… Continue reading Nearly a quarter of online daters experience digital stalking
FedEx Express Philippines kicks off its 40th anniversary by participating in the 24th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
PHILIPPINES, Manila, February 12, 2024 — FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announces its participation in the upcoming 24th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this coming February 16-18 at the New Clark City in Tarlac. As the Official Logistics Provider of the event,… Continue reading FedEx Express Philippines kicks off its 40th anniversary by participating in the 24th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
How to watch NSFW/NSFL content safely and discreetly
Want to hide your guilty pleasures from prying eyes? Do it properly, suggests Kaspersky experts You may have already heard about NSFW (not-safe-for-work) or NSFL (not-safe-for-life) and what it means to your self-preservation or at the very least, your reputation. If you’re still clueless, it refers to online content that is best viewed in private.… Continue reading How to watch NSFW/NSFL content safely and discreetly