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How Safe Are Your USBs and Removable Devices?

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, News, Online/Mobile Risks, Tech | 0 comments

Kaspersky warns Filipinos of USB risks after finding 36.80% of users faced local threats in 2023.

How To Maintain Your Online Privacy

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, News, Online Reputation, Online/Mobile Risks | 0 comments

Because data breach is still possible despite precautions, we should avoid online activities that can harm our well-being and reputation.

Long Weekends’ Trip? Keep Your Digital Assets Safe

by Sonnie Santos | Mobile Safety, Online/Mobile Risks, Web Safety | 0 comments

Long weekends are ideal for retreating and recharging. However, long vacations attract cyber criminals too. Follow these tips to stay safe.

How to Keep Your Online Shopping Safe

by Sonnie Santos | CyberCrime, Mobile Safety, Web Safety | 0 comments

Online shopping has become an integral part of Filipino lives, especially during holidays. and scammers are also plotting how to steal your money and identity.

Collective Push Against Cyber Bullying

by Sonnie Santos | Bullying, CyberBullying | 0 comments

The fight against cyberbullying is advancing as more institutions are joining hands to combat the abusive use of free speech.

Hate and Bullying are Best Buddies

by Sonnie Santos | Bullying, Cyber Harassment, CyberBullying, Harassment | 0 comments

A person will not make a ‘sustained effort’ to shame, spread lies, or instigate a mob against another human unless s/he hates that person.

What To Do To Protect Online Privacy

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Data Privacy, Mobile Safety, Online/Mobile Risks, Right to Privacy, Web Safety | 0 comments

We are being watched online- websites are logging our clicks, keystrokes and pretty much everything about our online behavior.

What To Do When You Fall Victim To Unfair Debt Collection Practices

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Harassment, Cyber Wellness Program, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Data Privacy, HR ToolBox, Right to Privacy | 0 comments

When borrowing money is made easy and people are desperate, people turn to online lending apps to make ends meet. 

How Employees Can Spot A Fake Security Notification

by Sonnie Santos | Phishing | 0 comments

A security notification alerts you when it detects “unusual” activity. But it can also be used by cybercriminals

5 Common DNA Markers of Online Scammers

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, CyberCrime, Online/Mobile Risks, Phishing | 0 comments

These are 5 common characteristics of online scammers to increase your cyber wellness quotient and be safe in your digital space.

2021 Mobile Threats Report: Cybercriminals Go After Banking and Gaming

by Sonnie Santos | Mobile Safety, Online/Mobile Risks, Tech | 0 comments

In 2021, mobile threats were focused on a more profitable venture to steal users’ banking and gaming credentials. 

Safeguards from Phishing and Online Scams

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness Program, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Online Behaviour, Phishing, Tech | 4 comments

Online scams increased because COVID-19 lockdowns forced people to go digital. But cyber wellness arms them to fend off attacks

Online Bullying and Libel in the Philippines

by Sonnie Santos | Bullying, CyberBullying, Office Bullying | 0 comments

Online Bullying is the top 3 cybercrime in the Philippines for the most part of 2020

Mobile Malware: Over 22K Attacks Reported in the Philippines

by Sonnie Santos | News, Online/Mobile Risks, Tech | 0 comments

Over 22000 Mobile malware attacks were prevented in the Philippines, Kasperski said in its H1 2021 report.

One Social Media Account per Person and Pre Paid Sim Card Registration Pushed to Address Cybercrime and Negative Online Experiences

by Sonnie Santos | News, Online/Mobile Risks | 0 comments

In a democratic environment, negative online experiences abound. From abuse of digital rights to cybercrime.

Blended Learning: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Online/Mobile Risks | 0 comments

Blended learning is the fusion of traditional and non-traditional methods of learning. Maximizing the use of technology, telecommunications and the internet

#FaceAppChallenge A Privacy Risk?

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Online/Mobile Risks, Right to Privacy, Tech | 0 comments

FaceApp does not contain any malicious elements. But facial recognition is a tech used for authentication says a security expert.

PH is 1st in ASEAN with Highest Number of Detected Online Threats, 4th in the World

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, News, Online/Mobile Risks, Tech | 0 comments

From its 11th ranking last 2018, the Philippines climbed to 4th place in the world and 1st in ASEAN with the highest web threat detections on 2019.

PH Received The Most Phishing Attacks – Kaspersky

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, News, Phishing, Tech | 0 comments

Kaspersky’s reported that the Philippines have received the most phishing attacks compare with the other ASEAN countries.

Philippines is Magnet to Internet-Borne Threats

by Sonnie Santos | ASEAN, News, Online/Mobile Risks | 0 comments

Recently released report tagged PH as #1 in ASEAN at the receiving end of web threats. However, the significant drop in local infections is good news because Pinoys are now taking proactive measures for online safety and data privacy.

Fake News Spreading Faster Than COVID-19

by Sonnie Santos | Misinformation, News | 0 comments

Because of the nature of dark social, misinformation and fake news about the coronavirus is spreading faster than 2019nCov itself

Scammers Exploit New ‘data-leak-compensation’ Scheme

by Sonnie Santos | CyberCrime, News, Tech | 0 comments

Instead of a Nigerian prince giving away his millions, fraudsters now trick people into thinking they’ll be compensated after being subjected to a personal data leak.

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