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PH, Australia team up for ‘cyber boot program’ to boost online defense

The Philippines and Australia are looking to strengthen the Southeast Asian nation’s cyber defense through a “cyber boot program. ”  The program aims to impart technical skills to improve the Philippines’ awareness of preparing for cyberattacks and online threats and what to do if they do happen. Professor Helge Janicke of the Australian Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre said, “We are looking at awareness programs and war gaming exercises. It is mainly about organizations and companies understanding better what these threats are and how to respond appropriately.” This program is a result of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation signed by Manila and Canberra back in February of this year by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. What is ‘vishing’ and how to avoid it? How the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA test actually works Through the MOU, the two countries will collaborate to

‘The Ragnarok’ officially arrives on Android and iOS

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Here’s an exciting news for our Ragnarok (RO) veterans and fans alike: a new game has been added to the franchise called “The Ragnarok” and it has officially arrived on mobile platforms last October 31, 2024.

What started out as an open beta just a few weeks prior to its release is now a game you can enjoy on both iOS and Android devices. Developed by Gravity Interactive, this brand new title promises to bring the original RO gameplay from the PC to te pocket platform.

This means we are looking at a complete nostalgia having returned the 2D, pixelated graphics, iconic cities like Prontera, classic gameplay mechanics, and many other features including PVP battles reaching up to 50 players. The Ragnarok also returns over 500 costumes from the original PC experience.

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To keep the game engaging and fun to explore for both new players and even the returning ones, this RO produces weekly events and updates that will provide fresh content to look forward to.

Other features players will look up to are the Guild Wars where you can team up with other people to engage in real-time battles. This ensures the game has a competitive factor to it for those who choose to participate.

For now, the game is available within the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. So, it’s time to relieve the good, old times in the computer shop right here on your mobile device. The Ragnarok game is now available for download on Android and iOS.

This article, ‘The Ragnarok’ officially arrives on Android and iOS, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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