Hate and Bullying are Best Buddies
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
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
When borrowing money is made easy and people are desperate, people turn to online lending apps to make ends meet.Â
How Employees Can Spot A Fake Security Notification
A security notification alerts you when it detects âunusualâ activity. But it can also be used by cybercriminals
5 Common DNA Markers of Online Scammers
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
In 2021, mobile threats were focused on a more profitable venture to steal usersâ banking and gaming credentials.Â
Safeguards from Phishing and Online Scams
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
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
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
In a democratic environment, negative online experiences abound. From abuse of digital rights to cybercrime.
Blended Learning: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
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?
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
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
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
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
Because of the nature of dark social, misinformation and fake news about the coronavirus is spreading faster than 2019nCov itself
Scammers Exploit New âdata-leak-compensationâ Scheme
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.
Dark Social: A New Twist in Online Bullying
A decade after I flagged online bullying, some laws where passed to address the problem. But the challenge remain as online abuse is still prevalent
When Cyberbullying Is Not
It is not cyberbullying when the expression is a protected speech. Expressions that fall outside free speech are those that infringe on another persons basic and human rights.
The Philippines is 5th Most Attacked Online
Online threats include social engineering, drive-by download attack, infected servers and removable media. PH, 5th with most online threats detected
What is Online Libel, Is It Cyberbullying?
Cyber libel is one of the crimes under the new cybercrime law in the Philippines. This can be used by victims of online bullying
Why you should be Wary of Apps?
Before giving apps the permission to access information in your smartphone, be mindful of likely consequences when your personal data is collected and used.
