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ICAO Data Breach Raises Security Concerns
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN’s aviation agency, experienced a data breach compromising approximately 42,000 job applicant records from April 2016 to July 2024. The leaked data includes names, email addresses, dates of birth, and employment history but excludes financial details, passwords, or passport information. A threat actor…
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The Rise of AI in Cybercrime: How Philippine Businesses Can Protect Themselves
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The Philippines is facing a surge in cyberattacks, with local companies experiencing an alarming number of incidents weekly—higher than the Asia-Pacific average. This trend underscores the evolving threat posed by cybercriminals leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to execute more sophisticated attacks. A recent report reveals that Southeast Asia has become a…
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NAIA Intercepts Massive Shabu Shipment: Sender and Recipient Face Charges
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Authorities intercepted a shipment containing P72.8 million worth of shabu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The illegal drugs were concealed in a package declared as “documents.” Both the sender and the intended recipient of the package are set to face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of…
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Philippines Embraces Next-Gen Tech for Faster Emergency Response
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The Philippines is getting a major upgrade to its emergency response system thanks to new technology from NGA Philippines. This technology allows for faster response times by quickly pinpointing a caller’s location and sending the closest responders. It also gathers important information like medical history from callers, so first responders…
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Happy New Year from SecurityMatters!
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As we welcome a new year, we at SecurityMatters Magazine remain committed to being your trusted source for insights, solutions, and updates that safeguard your interests in an ever-changing world. This year, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with you—our valued readers, partners, and clients—by staying ahead of emerging…
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Guide to Handling Bomb Threats
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Bomb threats, though often hoaxes, pose serious risks and can disrupt daily life in schools, businesses, and homes. Proper response procedures are essential for ensuring safety and minimizing chaos. This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for handling bomb threats, suitable for security professionals, office workers, students, and citizens. Understanding Bomb…
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Grab’s AudioProtect: Redefining Ride-Hailing Safety
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In an era when the imperative for transportation safety has reached new heights, Grab Philippines has launched a groundbreaking initiative—AudioProtect—designed to enhance passenger security during ride-hailing services significantly. This development reflects increasing consumer demand for heightened safety measures and positions Grab as a vanguard in the industry, especially in anticipation…
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