Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recorded a 28% jump in mobile attacks targeting Filipino consumers over the past year, as smartphones become the go-to device for banking, shopping, and daily communication across the region. During the first quarter of 2026, the company said it stopped nearly 30,000 mobile threats aimed at Asia-Pacific users. The Philippines was among several markets with notable increases, though other countries saw even bigger spikes. Taiwan led with a 373% rise, followed by Sri Lanka (132%), Thailand (127%), Bangladesh (108%), and China (69%). Kaspersky also reported 18,187 threats in India and 15,163 in Indonesia, though these numbers appear to exceed the regional total it provided, with no clear explanation given for the mismatch. 71% of companies experienced an identity breach in the past year — report The data was shared at Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend event in Guangzhou, China. A separate consumer survey by the firm found that peopl...
The House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring all colleges and universities to provide free Wi-Fi and digital learning materials to students and faculty. House Bill No. 9532 passed its third reading with 202 votes in favor and none against. The measure would create a National Academic Content Repository under CHED , in partnership with DICT and schools. This online library would contain digital textbooks, lecture videos, research papers, and other materials, all available for free nationwide. The bill also requires DICT and higher education institutions to provide campus-wide high-speed Wi-Fi at no cost. Rural and under-resourced campuses would be prioritized first. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the bill aims to help students who cannot afford both textbooks and internet access. The measure directs CHED to acquire digital textbook licenses, negotiate with publishers, and create review panels to check material quality. It also p...