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2021-02-27 18:39
Being in a car accident is a scary thing. It is a risk that you take every time you get into a vehicle, but it is frightening beyond words when it actually happens. If you have been involved… Read More
2020-11-04 00:58
Two of ABS-CBN’s YouTube channels were reportedly compromised earlier today, November 3, 2020. ABS-CBN News and ANC 24/7, both actively airing news updates and have a huge number of su… Read More
2020-10-22 23:13
Fans of cosplayer and vlogger Alodia Gosiengfiao got targeted in a recent phishing scheme that harvests Facebook credentials. The hacker behind this attack got an idea after followers of Gos… Read More
2020-10-15 00:45
New variants of text-based phishing messages aka smishing have been seen recently online with quite a number of netizens posting screenshots of what they’ve received supposedly from BD… Read More
2020-09-14 03:13
A new active smishing campaign is targeting clients of Banco De Oro (BDO). The most recent report that we have received was just last night with almost the same content as those of the previ… Read More
2020-06-11 00:01
While GMA-7’s daily variety game show ‘Wowowin’ continues to win more viewers since they launch the ‘Tutok to Win’ segment during the community quarantine seaso… Read More
2020-06-07 16:55
A lot of Facebook users have been busy checking for duplicate accounts today as more Filipinos share posts on their timeline asking for help to report the fake profiles.
Initially, studen… Read More
2020-06-07 01:17
The student portal of San Beda University was hacked last June 4, 2020, according to an article published by Rappler. Hackers behind the attack are still unknown. The university has yet to r… Read More
2020-06-02 17:23
It wasn’t just members of Pinoy Clownsec who are flexing their skills this quarantine season. Another local hacking group called FilTech Hackers Philippines is also out to prove that t… Read More
2020-06-01 23:41
It’s been a while since the last time we covered the hacking activities of Pinoy Clownsec. This year, their return coincides with the start of the general community quarantine in Metro… Read More
2020-05-28 14:27
The official Twitter account of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) for customer service has been hacked earlier today by Anonymous.
A tweet from the hacking group was p… Read More
2020-04-23 04:04
The website of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig (PLP) has been hacked today. KENT of PHC Cyber Sec is responsible to the attack based on his and his group’s social media posts, and on th… Read More
2020-04-22 02:54
Apparently, it’s not just the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) who’s currently being targeted with a smishing campaign. Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is also faci… Read More
2020-04-20 01:50
Apart from the recent smishing campaign that targets depositors of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), its credit card holders may have also been compromised by a possible breach.
Withi… Read More
2020-04-19 23:34
While the country is busy controlling the spread of the COVID-19 disease, hackers are also busy trying to victimize people.
A recent smishing campaign is targeting clients of Bank of the… Read More
2020-04-19 00:48
It’s now easy to create a website thanks to services offered by Weebly and the likes. Just a few clicks here and there with a little bit of creativity, you’ll get yourself your o… Read More
2020-04-11 16:52
You may have seen a couple of your friends sharing a link to an on-going promo of Netflix wherein users can enjoy free two months of premium subscription to keep everyone busy at home and co… Read More
2020-03-19 02:15
Image 1: Sample post of a gullible FB user
In light of the on-going efforts of the government to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country, several organizations, personalit… Read More
2019-06-21 03:56
A recent phishing campaign involving BDO is particularly interesting as the culprits used a government-hosted website to spread the malicious email. The website of the province of Bulaca… Read More
2019-06-19 09:01
Home insurance concept.If you own your home, insurance is an important necessity. It can help provide you with the funds to rebuild your residence in the event that something catastrophic ha… Read More
2019-06-14 23:41
Life can really be tough but we can always counter it by being prepared. We may not be able to predict what lies ahead but if we start preparing today for all possible outcomes, we can… Read More
2019-06-09 15:18
Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida last May 7 to 9, SAPPHIRE NOW 2019, SAP’s premiere customer event, gathered more than 22,000 attendees – from the… Read More
2019-05-11 17:30
It has been said that employees are the best assets that every business can have at hand because they can either build you or break you. Therefore, it is important to apply due diligence whe… Read More
2019-04-30 02:46
Screenshot of the defaced website of Philippine Army’s recruitment page with a link to download a database at the bottom. Photo credits to Art Samaniego, Jr.
Fresh from his recent… Read More
2019-04-29 18:31
Just when you thought that the government is already taking online security seriously after the growing number of website defacement and data breach incidents recently, it seemed like they&r&hell…Read More
2019-04-27 13:22
A website of the Department of Education (DepEd) gets compromised again.
Anonymous Sultan Kudarat is back in the game by defacing the website of DepEd La Carlota City in Negros Occidenta… Read More
2019-04-27 12:15
The latest hacking incidents affecting Philippine websites are slowly waking companies to the reality that they also need to invest in security. Setting up a website and offering online serv… Read More
2019-04-25 00:31
Cebu Pacific Air’s rewards program GetGo was hacked earlier today by Pinoy LulzSec. In a statement released on their official Twitter account, the notorious hacking group warned that a… Read More
2019-04-24 14:36
The scope of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) is not only limited to any personal information being processed and/or stored in electronic platforms. It also covers physical files such… Read More
2019-04-23 13:40
A concerned citizen sent a message to Blogger Engineer regarding a website that got defaced today. According to the report, the hacker only meant to inform the administrator of the websi… Read More
2019-04-08 12:13
Customers of Coins.ph are now being targeted with a new variant of phishing mail that entices recipients of a raffle prize amounting to P10,000.
Coins.ph user Raymart Pamplina shared on… Read More
2019-04-05 17:17
#AprilLulz, the annual hacking event participated by homegrown black hat hacker group Pinoy LulzSec, made headlines again this year as multiple websites fell victim to their global hacking a… Read More
2019-03-26 02:11
The official website of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines, the local arm of the non-profit non-governmental organization with a global presence, has been compromised by FilT… Read More
2019-03-18 09:59
H4D3Z has been consistently targeting schools recently. After Our Lady of Fatima University and STI Caloocan, another prominent school made it to his list – Saint Pedro Poveda College… Read More
2019-03-16 23:55
Due to growth in technology, a lot of software for businesses have been developed. A VPN (virtual private network) is the software that has been developed to enhance data security in com… Read More
2019-03-16 08:11
As with any transportation business, airports have to grow and change over time. Standards fluctuate and technology changes, leaving room for upgrades and renovations. Airport construction p… Read More
2019-03-13 09:37
A company focused on cybersecurity and data privacy, CyberTrends Solutions has extended its portfolio to add web development service. Now, their existing and future clients can enjoy an… Read More
2019-03-12 11:15
When it comes to electronic wafers, it seems they are always getting thinner and smaller. While this is great news for consumer electronics, it can make the manufacture of them a more diffic… Read More
2019-03-11 07:12
H4D3Z, a newcomer hacker that we only identified earlier this month, moved his target from a government website to educational institutions. His latest victims – Our Lady of Fatima Uni… Read More
2019-03-09 06:33
Nimo TV recently announced its partnership with AliSports as Broadcasting Partners for the World Electronic Sports Games 2019 happening in Chongqing, China.
The Finals with 36 Teams comin… Read More
2019-03-05 17:17
Businessmen and those aspiring to be one are expected to gather in what is dubbed as “Asia’s Biggest International Franchise Conference” this coming March 27-28, 2019 at th… Read More
2019-03-05 08:08
7-Eleven Philippines issued an official statement today regarding the fake online promos associated with a survey allegedly commissioned by the company.
7-Eleven advised the public that t… Read More
2019-03-04 15:24
The website of the city council of Naga in Camarines Sur has been compromised last Sunday, March 3, 2019. A hacker named H4D3Z is behind the attack.
H4D3Z is part of the group Pinoy Clown… Read More
2019-03-03 00:25
Remember when GCash released a promo regarding Mystery Ang Pao about a month ago in line with their Chinese New Year campaign? Apparently, this has been used in the recent smishing incident… Read More
2019-03-01 01:05
On March 20, 2019, the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) will be gathering the country’s data privacy professionals, practitioners, and enthu… Read More
2019-02-28 07:10
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity Bureau released a statement earlier today regarding the “Momo” challenge that promotes suicide on… Read More
2019-02-24 12:36
GCash’s latest promo gives users a chance to win a Red Ribbon cake by just sending P1 to any GCash users. For every 7th person to do this, s/he will be eligible to win. This promotion… Read More
2019-02-23 01:51
Multiple subdomains of the Department of Health (DOH) has been compromised by a hacker named Sanji. In a report sent to Blogger Engineer, the culprit was also behind the defacement of these… Read More
2019-02-22 08:45
In line with the upcoming First Regional Conference on Cyber Security, Holy Angel University (HAU) is organizing a capture the flag competition (CTF) for students to test their technical… Read More
2019-02-21 00:28
All eyes are focused on Asia, more so than ever
before, and with good reason. Asian
economies are well positioned for robust growth, and in recent years, Asian
emerging markets per… Read More
2019-02-20 06:45
Now that President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Republic Act 11202 or the Mobile Number Portability Act, mobile subscribers can now switch from one network to another without losing their… Read More
2019-02-19 04:07
The website of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) has been compromised with Gr3ySh4DoW of the local hacking group FilTech Hackers Philippines behind it.
In a Faceb… Read More
2019-02-18 09:01
Holy Angel University (HAU), the largest Catholic university in Central Luzon, will be holding the first regional conference on Cyber Security this coming March 27, 2019 at the Peter G… Read More
2019-02-13 15:09
Remember Gr3ySh4DoW, the hacker behind the defacement of the websites in Occidental Mindoro late last year particularly Bislig City’s and their provincial council’s website? Well… Read More
2019-02-13 03:33
The websites of the National Union of Journalist of the Philippines (NUJP) and alternative media Bulatlat and Kodao Productions are continuously experiencing what seemed to be a well-pla… Read More
2019-02-12 15:22
It is easy to
get envious if you’re single on Valentine’s Day, especially seeing happy
couples you know sharing cute photos and romantic status updates all day. However… Read More
2019-02-11 10:11
Keeping your boat running as well as it should will save you a lot of money in the long run. In order to do this, you will need to have parts that are made by companies that have a reputati… Read More
2019-02-10 23:04
Another Philippine National Police (PNP) website just got hacked. The website of PNP’s Center for Police Strategy Management (CPSM) is the recent victim of the hacking group Philip… Read More
2019-02-10 08:08
The website of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office (Region 7) in Central Visayas was hacked by a group of hackers called Philippine Cyber Security yesterday, Fe… Read More
2019-02-09 16:08
Some GCash users received an SMS alert today saying that they are eligible to claim P750 worth of GCash Ang Pao Rewards. Incidentally, GCash has an on-going Ang Pao promo that will run unti… Read More
2019-02-09 05:37
Kent of Anonymous Philippines and Philippine Cyber Army targeted four Honda Cars websites last night, February 8, 2019.
Websites of Honda Cars Fairview, Manila, Marikina and Quezon City… Read More
2019-02-06 02:54
Earlier this year, Facebook and Google teamed up to launch BountyCon, an invitation-only security conference in Singapore on March 30-31.
The two companies are gathering the top security… Read More
2019-02-04 02:00
The official GCash Care account in FacebookA scammer can also get scammed and owned by the people they intend to victimize. That’s what happened to the person behind a fake GCash Care… Read More
2019-02-02 17:26
Jean-Baptiste of Reims College (JBRC) and CyberTrends Solutions conducted a lecture-seminar on Data Privacy Act (DPA) and cybersecurity last February 2 at the school’s court in Novalic… Read More
2019-02-01 10:24
Inspired by the positivity, generosity and the friendly nature of the earth pig, Nimo TV launches another exciting promo titled “Give an AngPao to your favorite Streamer” fro… Read More
2019-02-01 02:43
A fake GCash website has been put up to lure users in availing a P750 reward. Using Wix, a free, cloud-based web development platform that allows anyone to create their own website, the… Read More
2019-01-29 03:28
Globe Prepaid’s On The List SiteLocal telco giant Globe Telecom is now the subject of a recent data blunder after the company reportedly sent out email notifications containing someone… Read More
2019-01-25 02:04
CyberTrends entered an agreement allowing them to legally operate Blogger Engineer.
Local cybersecurity firm CyberTrends Solutions officially acquired technology blog Blogger Engineer as… Read More
2019-01-18 14:51
Schools carry a huge amount of personal data – both of their staff and students. With Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) in full effect, everyone is expected to be compliant (or… Read More
2019-01-16 13:55
When it comes to gas stations, newer is always better. This is because new technology is always continuing to improve the way we drive and what kind of vehicles we travel with. This is why… Read More
2019-01-15 02:25
Cybersecurity is very important to protect you when you’re online. Data breaches are the reason a lot of people lose information to online identity thieves. It’s important for yo… Read More
2018-12-26 13:14
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) is celebrating its 50th founding anniversary today, December 26, 2018. While the group honored their comrades who served as “revolutionary… Read More
2018-12-17 12:16
Ilocos may be far from Manila but the region is rich in talents that if given the right training and opportunities will surely shine in the North.
LogInstitute, a home-grown IT training s… Read More
2018-12-04 16:42
In a Facebook post, the National Computer and Emergency Response Team (NCERT) of the Philippines officially announced the registration for interested participants in the upcoming capture-th… Read More
2018-11-13 02:41
When you have a dry cleaning business, it’s important to put customer service first. This way, your customers will know that you are taking care of all of their needs. Additionally, t… Read More
2018-10-18 05:19
Gr3ySh4DoW is back in the news as he defaced another government website. After the attack that he did to Occidental Mindoro’s provincial council website, the hacker went on to another… Read More
2018-10-17 09:11
Fresh from their ABS-CBN stint yesterday, Sanji & Jed of the hacking group Philippines CyberSec Community attacked the websites of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In a report to s… Read More
2018-10-16 17:02
NoInk, ABS-CBN Publishing’s digital platform where they gather “passionate Filipino readers, writers, and content creators” in one community, was reportedly toyed by a loc… Read More
2018-10-16 14:27
There is the opportunity for joy to be had and a sense of a job well done to accomplish every day while at work. Unfortunately, there is also the opportunity to get hurt. Most jobs come wit… Read More
2018-10-15 08:45
Hackers never run out of reasons in toying with websites of various schools and universities. The latest to be compromised are those of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and University… Read More
2018-10-15 07:24
Lots of people are plugging away at a job that they do not enjoy. They need the money, so they keep the job. However, they do not feel like there is much room for growth, they do not feel l… Read More
2018-10-13 08:07
Local hackers continue to compromise Philippine-based websites especially those of the government. In the latest report sent to us, the website of the provincial council (sangguniang p… Read More
2018-10-13 02:26
If you’re relocating your business, you might need the help of machinery movers to get all of your equipment to your new destination. But what if you’ve never hired these types… Read More
2018-09-19 01:58
Willem de Groot, a Dutch security researcher, recently reported that local broadcasting giant, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., is the latest company to be targetted by Magecart, the cybercrimin… Read More
2018-09-15 17:19
For the first time, the Philippines will be hosting the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) APAC Congress 2018. Happening on October 15 to 16 at SMX Convention Center Manila, the event is the mos… Read More
2018-09-15 15:03
While the Philippines is currently facing a super typhoon (Typhoon Ompong with an international name Mangkhut), Tunisian and Bangladeshi hackers attacked several government websites leaving… Read More
2018-09-11 02:38
Sometimes, you would wonder how our government act on issues involving cybersecurity. The Department of Education (DepEd) is a top favorite probably because most of their websites have litt… Read More
2018-09-10 01:55
It can be remembered that the National Privacy Commission (NPC) ordered Jollibee Foods Corporation earlier this year to shut down their online delivery platform jollibeedelivery.com du… Read More
2018-09-07 13:20
When monitoring for emissions is a part of your daily routine, having the right equipment on hand is vital. This not only means having equipment designed to test for specific types of emiss… Read More
2018-08-19 14:30
Local blackhat group PureHackers hit the website of Department of Education (DepEd) in Antique.
DepEd Antique is the latest victim of homegrown hackers who’ve been targetting various… Read More
2018-08-19 08:16
The world has significantly changed within the past decades and it continues to change due to the rapid growth of various technologies that help shape up the present and future generations… Read More
2018-08-14 05:26
The official website of the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) got compromised with hackers filling it with multiple embedded malicious links… Read More
2018-08-08 17:49
A hacker named Megla Akash hacked the tourism subdomain of Davao City website. Megla Akash belongs to the Muslim hacking group Team_CC.
The tourism page under the domain of Davao City seeme… Read More
2018-08-06 18:30
The reactor industry can be considered the delicate flower in the manufacturing world. Not for what it creates. Rather, for the way catalysts and the resulting chemicals are handled. If not… Read More
2018-07-26 23:47
If you are in the market for a ribbon blender, you know that these are a very important part of the mixing industry. There are many reasons for their popularity. These instruments have a lo… Read More
2018-07-26 20:54
The website of the local apparel brand and social enterprise Boardwalk got hacked by PureHackers last July 25th, Wednesday.
In a post published on their Facebook page, PureHackers said that… Read More
2018-07-22 14:49
Focused on its mission of upgrading the overall Filipino digital connectivity, Converge ICT Solutions Inc, through its business arm, Converge Enterprise, announced its partnership with Tata… Read More
2018-07-20 01:43
Website of Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) got hacked by a member of Pinoy Lulzsec earlier today.
PCNC is a private voluntary, non-stock, non-profit corp… Read More
2018-07-19 05:10
Perhaps, one of the wildest dreams of college students is to hack their school’s database and alter their grades according to their will. Of course, it’s illegal and we don&rsqu&helli…Read More
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