Kaspersky reports blocking more than 61M Bruteforce attacks eyeing businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) last year.   From the period of January to December 2023, a total of 61,374,948 Bruteforce.Generic.RDP.* were detected and foiled by Kaspersky B2B products installed in companies of various sizes in the region.   A Bruteforce attack is a method for guessing a password or an encryption key that involves systematically trying all possible combinations of characters until a correct one is found. A successful Bruteforce attack allows an attacker to obtain va ..read more

  Maya and Visa have come together to celebrate Filipino pride and support the journey of Philippine athletes to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Introducing the one-of-a-kind limited-edition Paris 2024-themed Visa Card, designed to empower users with the spirit of the Philippines on the global stage. Celebrating Filipino Athletes on the Global Stage   Following the enthusiastic reception of the sold-out Maya FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Visa Card, Maya, as the sole digital banking app in the Philippines devoted to empowering Filipino athletes, collaborates with Visa for the Paris 2 ..read more

  DigiPlus Interactive Corporation (DigiPlus) won two awards from the recently held 9th Global Good Governance Awards (3G) Awards held in Taguig City.   Cambridge International Finance Advisory (Cambridge IFA), a global financial services intelligence house, recognized DigiPlus’ commitment to make a positive impact on society with two 3G awards.   DigiPlus was awarded with the 3G Best Social Responsibility Campaign Award 2024 for its initiatives under its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation. BingoPlus Foundation’s key pillars include in ..read more

  Are you looking for a budget gaming phone? This might be the right time, as vivo launches its most affordable gaming phone, Y03, for as low as PHP 3,999.   Despite its budget-friendly price, the vivo Y03 still offers features tailored for gamers. Here are six compelling reasons why vivo Y03 is an entry-level go-to gaming phone:   4GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Featuring 4GB RAM with up to 4GB extended RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable up to 1TB, the vivo Y03 ensures smooth multitasking and ample space for your favorite games.   Ultra Game Mode and Multi-Turbo 5.5. Elevate ..read more

  As organizations develop and deploy more cloud applications, security becomes more complicated. Many organizations are adopting a hybrid or multi-cloud approach, which has expanded the attack surface and increased complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage and secure their various private and public cloud workloads and environments. And even though multi-cloud adoption has many benefits, dealing with multiple tools adds management complexity, making it difficult or impossible to apply consistent security policies across all cloud environments. Worse, the level of security com ..read more

  Cities worldwide, while diverse in demographics and culture, share a common pursuit of progress through new urban developments. These projects not only enhance convenience amid urban congestion but also stimulate local economies and communities through various socio-economic activities like job creation.   Whether in the form of public transportation, cutting-edge business districts, or towering residential communities, a single new development requires a whole host of jobs from pre-construction, to construction, and completion. These range from real estate developers and planne ..read more

  SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is embarking on a unified waste management and segregation campaign in response to the growing global crises on waste. SM Prime aims to bring all its property groups and stakeholders toward an #SMWasteFreeFuture. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), humanity generates more than 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually, of which 45% is mismanaged. Without urgent action, municipal solid waste will double to almost 4 billion tons each year by 2050. On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed Marc ..read more

  The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training.   One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay City. For over a century, the school had demonstrated the transformative power of education in empowering and unlocking the capabilities of those with diverse disabilities to live fulfilling lives.   Though stand ..read more

  Being hearing-impaired is a challenge in itself, navigating a world where communication relies heavily on spoken words.   In the Philippines, this challenge further creates a gap, as opportunities for the deaf are limited, particularly in education and employment. The struggle is intensified as only a few secondary learning institutions are catering to their unique needs, with affordability and facility conditions further hindering their pursuit of skills and knowledge. A personal advocacy   Shery Funcion, the Principal of the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay ..read more

  Some moments fade with time, certain experiences leave an indelible mark, shaping not just our paths but our very identities. For Atty. Marmie Deniega and Amanda Hora, the SM scholarship application wasn't just a gateway to education; it was the moment that shaped the life they live today. The first to obtain a degree in the family   Amanda’s unforgettable story as an SM scholar began when she stumbled upon a Facebook post about the SM scholarship application. “It has always been my dream to pursue a quality education without the burden of tuition expenses. I enrolled in a uni ..read more