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DOST, PNP May Have Suffered Data Breach Along With PSA

Unbox recently reported on a suspected data breach at the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), an attack that the national data collection office claimed likely only affected one of its systems. However, a closer look at the alleged compromised data suggests that other government agencies may have been breached as well. The PSA learned of a […]

Data Security Incident Downs DLSU Online Systems

De La Salle University (DLSU) has sought the assistance of local authorities following a data security incident that was revealed this week. The incident restricted access to the university’s online systems, school paper The LaSallian reported Tuesday, citing announcements from the administration. This issue, which was first disclosed to the public a day before, affected […]

First PhilHealth, Now PSA: Cyberattacks Plague Gov’t Agencies

Another day, another reported data breach at a national agency. This time, the latest cyberattack victim is the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the office that’s supposed to lead primary data collection in the country. They are in charge of important documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates, among others. The PSA, which admitted […]

The New PlayStation 5: Everything You Should Know

After much speculation, Sony has finally revealed two new models of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming console. The company is hoping to address the evolving needs of players with updated versions of the base PS5 sporting a larger 1TB SSD. Sony emphasized the new base PS5’s physical changes, specifically the claimed 30% reduction in volume […]

X Has Introduced Unblockable Ads, and Users Aren’t Happy

X, formerly known as Twitter, has started to roll out ads that can neither be blocked nor reported—another bizarre move following the countless others initiated by owner Elon Musk. The ads don’t even state their true nature, and they don’t disclose their advertisers as well, British journalist and social media expert Matt Navarra claimed. They […]

NTC Renews NOW Telecom Operating License

The Philippine government has allowed local firm NOW Telecom to operate a mobile telecommunications system, the company announced Monday, with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) granting NOW Telecom’s request for the renewal of an operating permit on the 800 megahertz radio frequency band. The company received the license on Oct. 2, CNN Philippines reported. However, […]