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Organizations stress importance of cybersecurity boost in PH amid emerging threats
Organizations stress importance of cybersecurity boost in PH amid emerging threats
MANILA – Experts on Tuesday stressed the importance of strengthening the country’s cybersecurity despite the emerging threats, scams and identity theft.
MANILA – Experts on Tuesday stressed the importance of strengthening the country’s cybersecurity despite the emerging threats, scams and identity theft.
In a statement, World Network said it partnered with other local non-profit organizations such as National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines, Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT), and Secure Digital Life Center Inc. to “bolster cybersecurity awareness.”
In a statement, World Network said it partnered with other local non-profit organizations such as National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines, Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT), and Secure Digital Life Center Inc. to “bolster cybersecurity awareness.”
Aside from these, the organizations sought to strengthen the country’s critical information infrastructure through secure tools and systems.
Aside from these, the organizations sought to strengthen the country’s critical information infrastructure through secure tools and systems.
“As cyber threats continue to evolve, from scams and identity theft to large-scale cyber attacks
targeting institutions, this collaboration brings together global expertise and local leadership to
empower Filipinos with the tools and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely,” the statement read.
“As cyber threats continue to evolve, from scams and identity theft to large-scale cyber attacks targeting institutions, this collaboration brings together global expertise and local leadership to empower Filipinos with the tools and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely,” the statement read.
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Lito Averia, founding president of PH-CERT, believed that cybersecurity should be a national priority.
Lito Averia, founding president of PH-CERT, believed that cybersecurity should be a national priority.
“This collaboration is about securing the entire digital ecosystem of the Philippines, ensuring that businesses, communities, and individuals can thrive without fear of cyber threats,” Averia said.
“This collaboration is about securing the entire digital ecosystem of the Philippines, ensuring that businesses, communities, and individuals can thrive without fear of cyber threats,” Averia said.
For its part, World Network said it would introduce a World ID Orb to combat bots and deep-fakes.
For its part, World Network said it would introduce a World ID Orb to combat bots and deep-fakes.
“Protecting people’s online presence is becoming increasingly important,” according to World Network’s Damien Kieran.
“Protecting people’s online presence is becoming increasingly important,” according to World Network’s Damien Kieran.
“We are committed to bringing cutting-edge digital security solutions that will not only protect Filipinos but also enhance trust in online transactions and services,” he said.
“We are committed to bringing cutting-edge digital security solutions that will not only protect Filipinos but also enhance trust in online transactions and services,” he said.
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The groups’ initiative focuses on cybersecurity awareness and education, critical infrastructure protection by enhancing cybersecurity frameworks for government and financial institutions, as well as public-private cooperation.
The groups’ initiative focuses on cybersecurity awareness and education, critical infrastructure protection by enhancing cybersecurity frameworks for government and financial institutions, as well as public-private cooperation.
“This collaboration will also support the Philippine government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and workforce development,” the statement read.
“This collaboration will also support the Philippine government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and workforce development,” the statement read.
On Monday, Scam Watch Pilipinas urged legislators to enact laws that will allow the government regulate social media and other platforms and to curb the spread of deepfakes, as news personalities, business tycoons and celebrities continue to become victims of fake video and audio contents.
On Monday, Scam Watch Pilipinas urged legislators to enact laws that will allow the government regulate social media and other platforms and to curb the spread of deepfakes, as news personalities, business tycoons and celebrities continue to become victims of fake video and audio contents.
In 2024, cybercrime complaints, including deepfakes, reached 10,004, based on the data from CICC. In the first quarter of 2025, or from January to March, reports have reached 3,251 but there could be more unreported cases, ScamWatch Pilipinas said.
In 2024, cybercrime complaints, including deepfakes, reached 10,004, based on the data from CICC. In the first quarter of 2025, or from January to March, reports have reached 3,251 but there could be more unreported cases, ScamWatch Pilipinas said.
Several bills were also filed in Congress to regulate social media, and artificial intelligence as well as to stop the spread of deepfakes, including House Bill 10567, or the Act Exacting Accountability and Transparency in the Production or Distribution of Deep fakes in the Philippines to Prevent Threats from its exploitation or Misuse.
Several bills were also filed in Congress to regulate social media, and artificial intelligence as well as to stop the spread of deepfakes, including House Bill 10567, or the Act Exacting Accountability and Transparency in the Production or Distribution of Deep fakes in the Philippines to Prevent Threats from its exploitation or Misuse.
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