The Philippines is about to get another option for satellite internet. Amazon Leo , which is expected to compete with Starlink, is preparing to enter the local market. According to Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda, the government has already signed an agreement with Amazon Leo. The company is currently working on its regulatory requirements, and Aguda expects it to launch before the end of the year. Aguda said the signing of the Konektadong Pinoy law made it much easier for telecom companies to set up shop in the country. Because of this, more providers are expected to follow. However, he added that the conflict in the Middle East might slow down the entry of some firms, especially those based in that region. Aside from satellite services, Aguda noted that many new players will likely offer fiber internet. He believes fiber is very important for the country’s needs. The secretary also praised local government units, or LGUs, for takin...
A new worldwide study has delivered an interesting result. Only 5 out of every 100 companies say they have complete trust in the people who protect them from online threats. Sophos researchers asked 5,000 organizations across 17 countries about their experiences. The answer was clear: trust is in short supply. A massive 95% of them admitted they do not fully believe in their cybersecurity partners. One of the biggest headaches for businesses is figuring out who to rely on in the first place. Around 79% said they find it hard to tell whether a new vendor is trustworthy. Even with providers they already work with, it is not much easier. About 62% said evaluating those existing relationships remains tough. How to report a text scam to the NTC How to safely dispose of old tech while securing your data This doubt is also making people nervous. More than half of those surveyed, or 51%, said they now worry more about a major cyberattack happening to them, precisely because they can...