PLDT, Smart fortify cybersecurity protocols, fend off 52 million attacks on corporate websites
In the second quarter of this year, we blocked 10 million emails sent to our employees every month that were laced with cyber threats.
PLDT, Smart urge gov't to clarify 'conflicting provisions' in law vs child porn
PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), are urging lawmakers to amend 'conflicting provisions' of RA 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 to boost efforts in curtailing online sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
MVP Group launches group-wide Cybersecurity Council
The MVP Group of Companies has set up a Cybersecurity Council to help protect member-enterprises against the rising tide of cyber risks.
PLDT strengthens defenses vs child porn, blocks over 2,900 sites
PLDT is ramping up its efforts to protect children from online predators. The telco said it has blocked more than 2,900 sites linked to online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. PLDT added that it is constantly working with the government to beef up cyber defenses against these crimes.
Educators get cyber security tips in PLDT-UPOU webinar series
, PLDT and the University of the Philippines Open University recently held a special webinar session on cybersecurity.
PLDT Group and Philippine Air Force partner for capacity building in cybersecurity
PLDT and its subsidiaries Smart and ePLDT have signed an agreement with the Philippine Air Force to help improve its cybersecurity capabilities.
Growing tourism industry warned as hackers target visitor information
The local travel industry has grown more competitive in securing bookings with the continuous rise in the number of tourist arrivals in the country. Last year, the Department of Tourism posted a record-breaking 7.1 million international tourist arrivals, surpassing the 6.6 million arrivals in 2017 by 7.68 percent despite the six-month closure of Boracay. An influx of this magnitude and the amount of personal information it comes with call for industry players to strengthen cybersecurity measures even more.
PLDT partners with UNICEF to help make Filipino children safer online
Leading telecoms and digital services provider PLDT, Inc. (PLDT), together with its wireless units Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (Sun), has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to develop measures to help make Filipino children safe online.