Collaboration aims to produce more highly-skilled cybersecurity professionals in the country Kaspersky recently signed a three-year agreement with Temasek Polytechnic (TP), an institute of higher learning in Singapore, to provide cybersecurity courses for corporate practitioners and members of the public in Singapore. This partnership reinforces the global cybersecurity company’s commitment to support the upskilling of… Continue reading Kaspersky partners with Temasek Polytechnic to offer technical cybersecurity courses to more Singaporeans
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A dangerous Trojan has been distributed through a popular app on the official app store because of a malicious advertisement program
Kaspersky experts warn about a malicious version of a popular app for the creation of PDF images, which was distributed through the Google Play, the official store for Android based applications. The app contained mechanisms for downloading malware to the users’ devices. As a result, victims could find themselves subscribed to paid services which they… Continue reading A dangerous Trojan has been distributed through a popular app on the official app store because of a malicious advertisement program
The long goodbye: 41% of consumers still use unsupported and near end-of-life OS
Many consumers and businesses still rely on unsupported or near end-of-life operating systems (OS), according to Kaspersky research. While newer versions of such OS are available, around 41% of consumers still use either an unsupported or approaching end of support desktop OS like Windows XP or Windows 7. At the same time, 40% of very… Continue reading The long goodbye: 41% of consumers still use unsupported and near end-of-life OS
Online retail platform Ourshop inks partnership with Regent Asia Group
A new shopping experience for travellers awaits with the introduction of ‘click and collect’ in the Philippines MANILA, 20 August 2019 – OURSHOP, AirAsia’s e-marketplace and leading travel retail brand Regent Asia have signed a new partnership to enable travelers to pre-purchase and collect items from arrival and departure points at Manila’s T3 International Terminal.… Continue reading Online retail platform Ourshop inks partnership with Regent Asia Group
What? Another Filipino Fashion Brand Crosses Borders
FedEx creates possibilities for homegrown Filipino company What? Caps to serve customers across the globe. Advertising firm Eggshell Worldwide, led by Mark Wesley Pahate, wanted to ensure that the strategies they employ in a dynamic digital landscape were sound, effective, and properly tested. So, they launched their own fashion brand, What? Caps, to see if… Continue reading What? Another Filipino Fashion Brand Crosses Borders
Kaspersky to open first Transparency Center in APAC
Company’s third code review center will be located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia In line with its drive towards building trust in the cybersecurity industry, Kaspersky announced last August 15, the opening of its first Transparency Center in Asia Pacific, in partnership with CyberSecurity Malaysia – Malaysia’s national cybersecurity specialist agency. The company’s third code review facility… Continue reading Kaspersky to open first Transparency Center in APAC
Remote tech support, yet another risk factor for business
In large companies, the IT department usually handles the tasks of installing and configuring business software for every one of its computers. For a small team, however, having even one dedicated specialist may prove to be an unjustified luxury. Most SMB companies have to make do with a revolving cast of part-time system administrators (sysadmins),… Continue reading Remote tech support, yet another risk factor for business
FedEx and Junior Achievement Foster Filipino Students’ Entrepreneurial Spirit to Build New Business Possibilities
Manila, Philippines — FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, together with Junior Achievement (JA) Philippines, continue to empower Filipino youth to become well-rounded, globally-competitive, and problem-solving entrepreneurs through the 2019 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge (ITC). The annual FedEx/JA ITC program aims to instill an… Continue reading FedEx and Junior Achievement Foster Filipino Students’ Entrepreneurial Spirit to Build New Business Possibilities
Kaspersky’s Q2 2019 Security Bulletin: Philippines is 5th among countries with highest number of detected online threats
The Philippines now ranks fifth in Kaspersky’s global ranking of countries with the highest number of detected Internet-borne attacks. In its Global Q2 2019 Security Bulletin, data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) showed nearly seven million or 37.4% of Kaspersky users in the Philippines were attempted to be attacked by threats while surfing the… Continue reading Kaspersky’s Q2 2019 Security Bulletin: Philippines is 5th among countries with highest number of detected online threats
Sitel reiterates commitment to Inclusion and Diversity at Pride March 2019
Sitel Philippines showed full support of the 2019 Metro Manila Pride March with over 300 Sitel associates from Manila, Baguio, and Tarlac coming together to join thousands marching for equal rights. “This was a very important initiative for Sitel as we place a strong emphasis on being an inclusive and safe company for all,” said… Continue reading Sitel reiterates commitment to Inclusion and Diversity at Pride March 2019
Number of users hit by financial malware grew by 7% in H1 2019 to reach 430,000
Kaspersky researchers have discovered 430,000 users faced malware aimed at stealing finances, cryptocurrencies, and web-money services in the first half of 2019 – seven percent more than in the same period last year. Over a third (30.9%) of those affected are corporate users – double the figure discovered in the first half of 2018 (15.3%).… Continue reading Number of users hit by financial malware grew by 7% in H1 2019 to reach 430,000
Automotive roulette: are aftermarket smart car devices secure?
Kaspersky researchers analyzed aftermarket connected car devices, designed to make vehicles smarter. This niche has proven to be more secure than other Internet of Things (IoT) accessories. There are currently two ways for car enthusiasts to obtain a connected vehicle – purchase a “smart by design” car from a dealer, or improve their existing car… Continue reading Automotive roulette: are aftermarket smart car devices secure?