Establishing Zero Trust Cybersecurity in Philippines’s Newly-Connected Communities

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Internet access has transformed from a convenience to a necessity in today’s digital age. With the rise of remote work, distant learning, e-commerce, and financial technology, internet connectivity is increasingly considered a fundamental right. Unfortunately, a report from the Department of Information, Communication, and Technology (DICT) indicated that 65% of Filipinos still do not have internet …

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Build Strategy for Banking Platforms Resulted in 70% of Failed Digital Transformation for Banks in APAC

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Backbase, the global pioneer of Engagement Banking, announced the release of the APAC-focused Infobrief, "Accelerating Customer-Centric Transformation by Balancing Build and Buy - A Collaborative Approach Towards Sustainable Digital Banking Architecture." Developed by global market intelligence firm IDC, and commissioned by Backbase, the in-depth report draws insights from 125 banks and 316 CIOs …

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Newsflash: SES and We Are IT to Deliver Internet Connectivity to 43 Commission of Elections sites across Mindanao

SES, a leader in global content connectivity solutions, and We Are IT (WIT), the Philippines’ leading telecommunications service provider, announced their first partnership to deliver connectivity services via the SES-9 satellite to 43 Filipino Commission of Elections (COMELEC) offices. The Philippines, Mindanao, Surigao del Sur The partnership will see SES enable WIT to deliver reliable …

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NodeStealer 2.0 – The Python Version: Stealing Facebook Business Accounts 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers have unveiled a new phishing campaign named NodeStealer 2.0, aimed at Facebook business accounts. The campaign entices victims with free business tools, like spreadsheet templates, to completely take over the accounts. This strategy indicates a concerning trend among threat actors, who have been increasingly targeting Facebook …

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Android Malware Disguised as ChatGPT Apps Targeting Smartphone Users : Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Research

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, has recently found a surge in Android malware that is pretending to be the popular AI Chatbot ChatGPT. The malware emerged following the release of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, targeting users interested in using the ChatGPT tool. A Meterpreter Trojan disguised as a "SuperGPT" app and a …

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COMCO Mundo Unveils the Much-Awaited “UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Season 3”

Coming from the success of the first two seasons of its “Write to Ignite”, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises proudly announces its much-awaited third season this 2023. COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is bringing back its Write to Ignite for its third season with the theme “UNMASKED”. Over the course of two seasons, Write to …

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Gigacover, Generali partner to provide affordable health insurance for freelancers, entrepreneurs

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Insurtech Gigacover and Generali Philippines, a leading player in the insurance industry, have teamed up to further democratize access to insurance in the Philippines. With the partnership, Generali will be able to feature its wide-range of insurance products that are tailor-fit to the needs of Filipino consumers in Gigacover’s platform. “Gigacover and …

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VFS Global sets new benchmarks in its sustainability reporting

VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, shared new milestones in its sustainability journey. The new findings were published in the fourth edition of the organization’s Integrated Sustainability Report 2022, released on 3 July 2023. The report indicates consistent improvement in the organization’s Environmental, Social and Governance …

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Prince Retail Group partners with RELEX Solutions to automate inventory management and drive expansion

CEBU, PHILIPPINES—Prince Retail Group recently announced their collaboration with market-leading supply chain and retail planning firm RELEX Solutions to automate demand forecasting for its 70+ supermarket stores nationwide. The technological investment by the homegrown retail chain strengthens its position to strategically expand its reach in remote areas across the Philippines. Prince Retail and RELEX established …

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COMCO’s Epic 7 Years Celebration Opens Cycle 20 of the Award-Winning Camp COMCO Mentorship Program

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, a global award-winning powerhouse group of communication companies, is inviting all students and fresh graduates of communications, journalism, marketing and multimedia arts, to be part of the 20th cycle of its award-winning Camp COMCO Mentorship Program. The Camp COMCO Mentorship Program is a communications apprenticeship program designed to transform communication, …

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