Kaspersky experts have found malicious code in version 3.17.18 for the official client of the APKPure app store. To date, products belonging to 9,380 Kaspersky users have detected and blocked the threat. According to the researchers, the code was found in the advertising library of the application. The code likely appeared there because of the… Continue reading Kaspersky protects over 9,000 clients from malware attacks via infected marketplace app
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Adding to Cart via Your Smartphone?: Here is the list of the 5 most popular mobile malware Pinoys’ should protect their digital money from
With the steady increase of internet users in the Philippines, now standing at 73.91 million or 67% of its total population, global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky urged Filipinos to be on the lookout against the top five most prevalent malware targeting their smartphones and their data and money online. Identified as the most common malicious software… Continue reading Adding to Cart via Your Smartphone?: Here is the list of the 5 most popular mobile malware Pinoys’ should protect their digital money from
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in APAC up their game in new campaign
In June 2020, Kaspersky researchers uncovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. The final payload is a remote administration tool that provides full control over the infected device. Further analysis suggested that this campaign was conducted by a group related to Cycldek, a Chinese-speaking threat group active… Continue reading Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in APAC up their game in new campaign
Cities of the future: what trends has WFH model brought to urban-living?
By Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky Many crises cause societies to explore new opportunities, and the pandemic followed by the switch to WFH model is no exception. It is likely to accelerate underlying trends in urban living and enhance the quality of life for city-dwellers. Even though the pandemic isn’t over… Continue reading Cities of the future: what trends has WFH model brought to urban-living?
Ayannah partners with Bayad to bolster its mobile apps with bills payment capability
As the ongoing pandemic continues to propel digital e-commerce and financial transactions, online payments are fast gaining acceptance and trust from Filipinos. This is a key trend observed by the newly rebranded Bayad, the country’s biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform. Crucial in this partnership is the continued growth of the fintech ecosystem which Bayad… Continue reading Ayannah partners with Bayad to bolster its mobile apps with bills payment capability
Filipino parents urged to still keep an eye on children’s internet habits since PH lockdown
In light of the pandemic lockdown anniversary and heavy use of the internet these days, Kaspersky strongly recommends Filipino parents to continue monitoring their children’s online habits proactively. Learning, socializing and even entertainment have gone virtual since March last year and may have been the norm for Filipino children. However, the cybersecurity company believes children… Continue reading Filipino parents urged to still keep an eye on children’s internet habits since PH lockdown
The pandemic effect: Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise over the past year, reaching a new high of 409 million worldwide in November 2020
Kaspersky foils more than 200M attempts to exploit remote admin tool in Southeast Asia last year In mid-March of last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the world was facing a pandemic, and countries rushed to enact measures to stem the spread. A popular measure to combat the pandemic was switching companies to… Continue reading The pandemic effect: Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise over the past year, reaching a new high of 409 million worldwide in November 2020
FedEx Pallets Get a Fresh Start as Upcycled Furniture by Filipino Designer
Used wooden pallets repurposed by Trademark Kawpeng Designs into furniture pieces MANILA, PHILIPPINES, March 26, 2021 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is collaborating with Filipino furniture designer Trademark Kawpeng Designs (TMK), to breathe new life into discarded shipping pallets in support… Continue reading FedEx Pallets Get a Fresh Start as Upcycled Furniture by Filipino Designer
Almost a quarter of online users always allow apps and services access to microphones or webcams
Almost a quarter (23%) of online users always give apps and services permission to access their microphone or webcam, according to a global study of 15,000 people conducted by Kaspersky. However, overall awareness of webcam security is promisingly high, with nearly six-in-ten (59%) worried that someone could be watching them through their webcam without them… Continue reading Almost a quarter of online users always allow apps and services access to microphones or webcams
All eggs in one basket? 44% of enterprises have a security team within their wider IT department
Cybersecurity is managed by a dedicated department among half (52%) of enterprises, while only 20% of companies of this size have an in-house Security Operation Center (SOC) responsible for continuous monitoring and responding to security incidents. Yet, improving internal specialists’ expertise was listed as the second most important reason to increase the IT security budget… Continue reading All eggs in one basket? 44% of enterprises have a security team within their wider IT department
Globe and Yahoo empower Filipinos to do more on the go
GoWORK10 adds 1GB on Yahoo Mail making Pinoys more productive Globe and Yahoo officially announced their partnership for the inclusion of Yahoo Mail into Globe Prepaid’s GoWORK10 GoBOOSTER pack, alongside five productivity and messaging apps for an efficient, productive workday while on the move. As a highly connected population, it’s no secret that Filipinos lead… Continue reading Globe and Yahoo empower Filipinos to do more on the go
SITEL® PHILIPPINES CELEBRATES WOMEN THIS MARCH
Women leaders from the global BPO share their tips on career success Sitel Group®, a global leader in end-to-end customer experience (CX) products, and solutions highlights women in the workplace with a month-long celebration of International Women’s Day. Throughout March, associates can expect a variety of programs and events geared towards and featuring women including… Continue reading SITEL® PHILIPPINES CELEBRATES WOMEN THIS MARCH