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Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has issued a critical warning regarding a massive Instagram data leak exposing the personal details and credentials of over 17.5 million users worldwide.
Smart Communications, Inc. has issued a warning to consumers regarding fraudulent “VIP SIM” cards being advertised online. These SIMs are falsely claimed to offer unlimited data for six months to one year and often appear in fake ads using celebrities, influencers, and tech personalities without their knowledge or consent.
GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, has announced an important update to its app terms, introducing a monthly transaction limit on its Express Send feature.
After a period of uncertainty, TikTok is back online in the U.S.! The platform is now slowly restoring its services, ensuring access for over 170 million users and 7 million small businesses that rely on the platform.
Starting today, January 19, 2025, TikTok is officially banned in the United States. This follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law that mandates TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest ownership due to national security concerns.
YouTube Premium, the ad-free subscription service from Google, is set to see a price hike in the Philippines starting October 2024. This adjustment comes as part of a global price increase for the streaming platform.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the license of New Seataoo Corporation and Seataoo Information Technology OPC due to significant violations of securities regulations and misrepresentation of their business operations. According to the notice posted on SEC's website dated June 10, 2024, the agency's Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) initiated an investigation
YouTube is testing a new design for its video page with a select group of users. The update aims to enhance content discovery by revamping the layout.
Greyhat group “DeathNote Hackers PH” has compromised STI College’s database, potentially exposing student and employee information.
Pursuant to the closing conditions of the PLDT-SKY acquisition deal, SKY will be a dedicated internet service provider (ISP).
Spotify has announced that it is increasing the price of its Premium subscription plans in the Philippines. The new process will take effect on October 3, 2023.
PhilHealth, the Philippine’s health insurance agency, was hit by a ransomware attack on September 22, 2023. The attack affected some of PhilHealth’s IT services, and the government is working to secure the compromised systems.
