Smarter News Now
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Email Whitelisting
No Result
View All Result
  • Top News
  • Economy News
  • Forex News
  • Investing News
  • Stock News
  • Politics News
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Top News
  • Economy News
  • Forex News
  • Investing News
  • Stock News
  • Politics News
  • Editor’s Pick
No Result
View All Result
Smarter News Now
No Result
View All Result
Home Investing News

PLDT group blocked more malicious web links in June

by
July 12, 2022
in Investing News
0
PLDT group blocked more malicious web links in June
0
SHARES
8
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

THE PLDT group announced on Tuesday that more web addresses linked to text scams were blocked in June, bringing the total number of links blocked in the first half of the year to 650.

“Apart from blocking malicious text messages and SIM (subscriber identity module) cards, PLDT and Smart are also clamping down on URLs or domains that are often linked to ‘smishing’ activities,” PLDT, Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. First Vice-President and Chief Information Security Officer Angel T. Redoble said in an e-mailed statement.

“This adds another layer of protection for our customers and prevents access to these sites that target their personal data,” he added.

The National Privacy Commission has said that a global crime syndicate might be behind the short message service (SMS)-based phishing attacks, or smishing.

Smishing attacks use text messages to trick mobile-phone users into visiting malicious websites.

They deceive customers into thinking that these messages were sent by banks, recruitment agencies, tour operators and other companies, the PLDT group said.

Victims are lured into revealing their personal details.

According to Mr. Redoble of the PLDT group’s Cybersecurity Operations Group, most phishing sites are tucked in the deep web.

“When cyber criminals have acquired the victim’s personal data, they use this to access the victim’s bank accounts or trade them in the dark web.”

Last year, the PLDT group made a P3-billion investment in its cybersecurity infrastructure. The objective was to “safeguard the public against emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, including online fraud and other criminal activities,” it said.

Hastings Holdings, Inc., a unit of PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., has a majority stake in BusinessWorld through the Philippine Star Group, which it controls. — Arjay L. Balinbin

ShareTweetPin

Related Posts

Stocks decline on profit taking, recession fears
Investing News

Stocks decline on profit taking, recession fears

August 23, 2022
Peso climbs vs dollar as RTB offer starts
Investing News

Peso climbs vs dollar as RTB offer starts

August 23, 2022
PNR cancels bids for 3 projects after finding them ‘non-feasible’
Investing News

PNR cancels bids for 3 projects after finding them ‘non-feasible’

August 23, 2022
Senate grills Rodriguez on approval procedures for sugar import order
Investing News

Senate grills Rodriguez on approval procedures for sugar import order

August 23, 2022
Trade dep’t expecting sugar price monitoring report by Friday
Investing News

Trade dep’t expecting sugar price monitoring report by Friday

August 23, 2022
Fisherfolk seek halt to reclamation on municipal fisheries
Investing News

Fisherfolk seek halt to reclamation on municipal fisheries

August 23, 2022
Next Post
Sunland plans real estate expansion in next 3-5 years

Sunland plans real estate expansion in next 3-5 years

Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free.
Email Address *
Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!
 

Recommended

Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by North Luzon quake

Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by North Luzon quake

August 2, 2022
Business group calls for government to equip the next generation to become business leaders

Business group calls for government to equip the next generation to become business leaders

July 7, 2022
Manila holds joint sea exercises with Japan, United States

Manila holds joint sea exercises with Japan, United States

June 27, 2022
Japan ex-prime minister Abe taken to hospital after apparent shooting  — NHK

Japan ex-prime minister Abe taken to hospital after apparent shooting  — NHK

July 8, 2022
Heavy fighting, widespread shelling in battle for Donetsk, says Ukrainian officials

Heavy fighting, widespread shelling in battle for Donetsk, says Ukrainian officials

July 6, 2022
Virgin Money launches UK’s first dedicated fund to help farmers move to net zero

Virgin Money launches UK’s first dedicated fund to help farmers move to net zero

June 2, 2022
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Email Whitelisting

Copyright © 2022 SmarterNewsNow.
All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: SmarterNewsNow.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice.
The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Email Whitelisting
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Thank You

Copyright © 2020 SmarterNewsNow. All Rights Reserved.