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Hackers Target Winter Olympics Visitors in Russia
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If you are in Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics, then probably, your devices have already been hacked. NBC reporter Richard Engel on the Tuesday evening news reported that visitors of the Sochi Winter Olympics are very likely to get their computers and mobile devices hacked. Engel, with a network…
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‘Basyang’ Threatens Visayas and Mindanao
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Tropical Storm “BASYANG” has intensified while moving toward the Southern Leyte – Surigao del Norte area as of December 31, 2014. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), as of 6:00 p.m. today, the center of tropical storm “BASYANG” is located 90km east of Surigao City,…
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Payment Fraud
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The convenience of online shopping offers is hard to resist. In fact Filipinos tops the list of online shoppers in a recent survey conducted by Nielsen in 2012. But when closing a deal online, the number says otherwise, pointing security as the main concern. With just a few clicks your shopping is done…
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Information Technology for Good Governance: Transparency to Curb Corruption
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With various scandals involving government agencies, such as the recent pork barrel scam, it’s high time we turn to information technology solutions to help promote transparency and curb corruption all at the same time. The national government recently launched an open data portal and cashless transaction program on its efforts…
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Military and BIFF Clash in Maguindanao
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Clashes between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Moro breakaway group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) erupted yesterday in Maguindanao province, killing at least 17 rebels, various sources reported. Though the real number of casualty has yet to be completely confirmed, what has been verified by the military…
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Don’t Be a Tempting Target: Hotel Security Tips
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You’ve worked hard all year, looking forward to a few blissful, worry-free days of vacation. Not only have you saved money for your much needed getaway, you resisted the urge to call in sick to work or leave early on Fridays, just so you could squirrel away vacation time for…
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Rice Smuggling: The Php7 Billion Chase for David Tan
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The infamous rice smuggling lord is no longer a John Doe – a development perfectly justified the Department of Justice’s move to give the National Bureau of Investigation the green light to reopen the probe on the matter. It was noteworthy that the investigation had been stalled due to lack…
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How to Make Your Purchases Safe Online
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It’s hard to argue that there’s no better way to shop than online. Online shopping gives buyers a wider selection of products no shopping center can ever provide, with the convenience of having those products delivered to your home. With the easy process of clicking and putting in your credit…
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