Airlines in Asia-Pacific see turbulence ahead
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Subhas Menon, in a statement, said that Asia-Pacific airlines must brace for the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on their…
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Philippines hit by over 4.1 million ‘guess the password’ IT attacks in 2024
A successful attack will allow cybercriminals to illegally obtain user credentials and other sensitive data.
Filipinos gain appetite for business class flights
A travel company reported that business-class ticket sales among Filipino airline passengers rose by 10.5 percent to $12.56 million in 2024.
Identity fraud cases in Philippines surged 119% this year — study
In Asia-Pacific, the cybersecurity firm Sumsub estimated a 121-percent surge in identity fraud this year. Singapore saw the most increase at 207 percent, followed by Thailand with…
Study finds only 22% of Philippine enterprises ready for AI
Nevertheless, 98 percent of the surveyed local enterprises expressed “increased urgency” to use AI in their operations.
Aviation sector soars as Philippine carriers see strong recovery amidst challenges
Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao, meanwhile, points out that the Philippine economy regaining vibrancy will have a knock-on effect on the aviation…
Use of AI by Philippine firms could ring up US$34 billion in revenues
Estimated economic benefits would be derived from various sectors—including consumer, retail and hospitality, manufacturing, financial services, professional services, health…
Southeast Asia riskiest in shipping, says report
The Safety and Shipping Review 2024 report by AGCS noted that most of the shipment losses were tracked in the Philippines, South China, Indochina and Indonesia last year.
Love seekers beware: Valentine’s Day scams abound
Cybersecurity firm Tenable warned against bad actors exploiting vulnerable individuals, harnessing the power of technology to make their scams more deceiving in the hope of…
Cybercriminals train guns on supply chains
Cybercriminals are targeting suppliers to gain access to multiple companies when launching ransomware attacks, which can cost victimiSed firms as much as $100 million on average…