BIZ BUZZ: NPC READIES CHARGES VS PHILHEALTH OFFICIALS FOR DATA LEAK
The government’s data privacy watchdog has apparently seen merit in sanctioning the highest officials of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for the data leak back in October that involved over 180 million records of personal data of its members.
DICT URGES SHOPPING VICTIMS TO REPORT ONLINE SCAMMERS
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday called on online shoppers to report scammers so that they can be tracked down, penalized, and prevented from victimizing other people.
CASTRO SAYS SMNI SUSPENSION NOT AGAINST PRESS FREEDOM AS HOSTS SPREAD FAKE NEWS, HATE
CT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro maintained that the suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) operations is not an attack on press freedom, as the hosts allegedly spread fake news and hate speech.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PHILIPPINE FACT-CHECKING SUMMIT 2023
In its pursuit to critically identify the role of influencers in combating disinformation and recognize their achievements in countering fake news, the Break the Fake Movement, together with Internews, organized the 2023 Fact-Checking Summit in the Philippines on June 30 at the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila. It was attended by content creators, public officials, tech platforms, academe, media and journalists, and civil society organizations.
ONLINE SHOPPING FRAUD WORRIES 93% OF FILIPINOS
Despite Filipinos being fond of online shopping, the majority of them still worry over fraudulent transactions, which are expected to surge this holiday season as cybercriminals take advantage of stronger consumer spending, according to a survey by TransUnion.
ONLINE SCAMS TOP LIST OF 2023 CYBERCRIMES
More than half of cybercrimes documented this year were online scams, data from the police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) showed.
PBBM INKS PPP CODE, INTERNET TRANSACTIONS ACT
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines and the Internet Transactions Act (ITA) of 2023.
INCREASE IN CYBERTHREATS FROM CLOUD DATA STORAGE FLAGGED
Majority of companies in Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines, expressed concerns over the potential cyber risks given the greater adoption of cloud infrastructure as they make their operations more efficient, according to a survey by cybersecurity management firm Tenable.
CYBERCRIME CASES UP 400 PERCENT IN 2023 – PNP
Cybercrime-related incidents in the country increased by 400 percent compared to the same period last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported yesterday.
DICT LAUDS PLDT GROUP’S ‘SOVEREIGN’ CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE AT PH DIGICON 2023: VISION
The government will need the close cooperation of the private sector for the Philippines to smoothly navigate the road towards its digital transformation destination, a route that the Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy has described as ‘one fraught with major hurdles.’
CYBERCRIMINALS USING AI FOR PHISHING ATTACKS
Phishing emails have become more deceptive as cybercriminals use artificial intelligence (AI) when launching their attacks, PLDT Inc. warned, reminding the public to be extra vigilant before clicking on attached website links.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PUSHED TO BOLSTER SIM REGISTRATION ACT
The government should tap artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the country’s SIM Registration Act amid cases of fraud and scams proliferated through text messaging, a citizen’s group said.
IN 2023, MAJORITY OF USERS EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER GENERATIVE AI USE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
United States-based tech research firm Gartner found that seven out of 10 users believed the “greater integration” of generative AI in social media would harm user experience, fearing that the technology could aid further in the spread of false information.
DEBUNKING JEEPNEY MODERNIZATION FAKE NEWS
The jeepney is an iconic symbol of the Philippines, but its aging fleet and environmental impact have sparked the need to switch to a modern version of the general purpose vehicle. While concerns and misinformation have surfaced, understanding the facts is crucial.
PIA URGES GOV’T COMMUNICATORS TO BOOST DIGITAL PRESENCE AND FIGHT DISINFORMATION
Director General Jose Torres Jr. of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to navigating the challenges and opportunities of the digital age during the recent regional convention of the Information Coordinating Network Soccsksargen (ICON-SOX) Organization, Inc.
PBBM URGES MEDIA TO USE PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE CHILD-FRIENDLY CONTENT
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the Philippine media to use their platforms to promote “child-sensitive” content as he emphasized the older generations’ crucial role in shaping the youth’s behaviors and values.
DISINFORMATION IN 2023: GROWING AI RELIANCE, X’S RECKONING, TECH GUARDRAILS STILL ABSENT
Disinformation remains rampant. One only has to look at the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that has observers in chaos as to which is real and which is not.
SOLONS JOIN UN ON RAISING AWARENESS VS VAW THROUGH EXHIBIT
The United Nations (UN) Gender Thematic Group (GTG), in partnership with Senate pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Senator Pia Cayetano, launched on Monday an experiential exhibit dubbed “Walk in Her Shoes” in support of the 18-day campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW).
‘ENOUGH BASIS TO FILE CHARGES’ AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR HOSTING SCAMMERS – CICC
Alexander Ramos, executive director of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), discussed in an interview with ANC on Tuesday, December 19, how Republic Act 11967 or the Internet Transactions Act is the starting point by which the Philippines can seek accountability from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X, and e-commerce platforms hosting online scammers.
TREND MICRO, USAID PARTNER TO UPSKILL PH IN CYBERSECURITY
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro Philippines said it has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to help raise the skills of Filipinos in cybersecurity.
UNIONBANK JOINS FORCES WITH SCAM WATCH PILIPINAS TO COMBAT SCAMS THIS CHRISTMAS
Union Bank of the Philippines joined the #HolidayWatchPH anti-scam awareness campaign of Scam Watch Pilipinas and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to warn their customers against the 12 Scams of Christmas.
LEARNING HUB EQUIPS QC COMMUNITY WITH FREE INTERNET ACCESS AND DIGITAL TOOLS
The Learning Hub, where students can broaden their educational experiences, was launched in Barangay Bagong Silangan, QC. The Learning Hub is free-to-use, has computers with pre-installed apps, and internet connection.
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