Use of digital tools vs. fake news, deepfakes pushed

AN ANALYST and a national cybersecurity movement underscored the need for Filipinos to detect fake news, deepfakes and scams using free applications (apps) or software as the government and the private sector intensify the fight against fraudulent activities ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.

CICC warns: Generative AI powerful yet risky tool

THE CYBERCRIME Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) issued a warning Tuesday on the dangers of generative artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a double-edged sword that can strengthen cybersecurity and but can also be exploited for cybercrime.

CICC assures automated polls protected by 3-layer system

THE CYBERCRIME Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday assured that there are several layers of security protecting the automated election system (AES), as it warned against “false prophets” who claim to be able to alter the May 12 elections.

Report scam SMS via eGov app: CICC

THE CYBERCRIME Investigation Coordinating Center (CICC) and Scam Watch Pilipinas on Thursday called on the public to report SMS scams and other suspicious messages through the eGov mobile app.

Authorities crack down online black-market sale of babies

THREE LAW enforcement agencies are setting up a technical working group (TWG) to crack down on the black-market sale of babies online.

Public warned vs. fake Globe rewards text scam

THE CYBERCRIME Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday warned the public against a new phishing scam that pretends to be part of the Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) reward points program.

CICC to online platforms: Use AI to combat cybercrimes

AN OFFICIAL of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday called on social media platforms and other online service providers to use artificial intelligence (AI) to combat cybercrimes such as scams.

Congress website ‘temporarily unavailable’; investigation underway

HOUSE SECRETARY General Reginald Velasco on Sunday confirmed that the official website of the House of Representatives is experiencing “unauthorized access.”

Netizens urged to save gov’t anti-scam response hotline 1326

AS MANY unsuspecting Filipinos fall victim to the increasing number of online scams, Scam Watch Pilipinas (#ScamWatchPH) on Monday urged the public to save the Inter-Agency Response Center (I-ARC) Hotline 1326 on their mobile devices in case of need.

Case Dismissed!

CEBU – The Office of the Ombudsman dismissed criminal charges against Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and 10 other officials, including a private contractor over the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in Mandaue City.