GoreBox banned by the Philippines
The Philippines has temporarily banned the violent online game GoreBox after its alleged link to the deadly Tacloban school shooting, as the CICC and PNP move…
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PNP launches probe into Senate website hacking
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is coordinating with the Senate and cybercrime authorities to investigate the defacement of the Senate website, reportedly…
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Cyberlibel: Chavit posts bail
Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson was arrested in Quezon City on cyberlibel charges and later posted P60,000 bail. The case stems from an alleged…
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PNP warns of legal action over fake school suspension announcements
The Philippine National Police has launched a cybercrime investigation into fake social media posts falsely claiming the postponement of school opening,…
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NBI breaks ground on regional headquarters
The new eight-story building will be constructed over the next three years.
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PNP-ACG arrests 153 suspects in May cybercrime crackdown
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 153 suspects, filed 145 cybercrime cases and enforced 142 cyber warrants in May,…
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Online libel cases rising, PNP warns
Online libel involves the public and malicious imputation of a crime, vice, or defect.
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Payback time
But along with the growing concern over fake accounts, coordinated social media operations are now using artificial intelligence to spread politically-charged…
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PNP-ACG reports 52 arrests, 89 cybercrime cases in first half of May
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reports 52 arrests, 89 cybercrime cases, 72 Warrants to Disclose Computer Data, and 587 cyber…
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Scammed
A consumer who was scammed after buying a cellphone online through a social media marketplace may still pursue legal remedies under Philippine law, according…
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Crackdown pivots scam networks elsewhere
Last month, Sri Lankan customs officials intercepted nine Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle used mobile phones and laptops
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When online chats become courtroom evidence
The Court clarified that the Anti-Wire Tapping Act applies only to unauthorized tapping or interception of telephone lines and similar communication devices.
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DICT warns vs fake news after Senate shooting incident
The DICT and CICC are closely monitoring social media after the Senate shooting incident on May 13, warning netizens against spreading fake news and unverified…
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PNP tracks ‘guerrilla’ text blasters trade
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NBI foils P350-M extort attempt on Romualdez
‘They said that if it was not settled by 5 May, they would release part one of the video. A teaser was sent showing the complainant and the content was…
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Sonza to post bail after ‘non-bailable’ warrant error
A Pasay court allows bail for Jay Sonza after correcting a non-bailable classification tied to alleged misinformation on Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s health,…
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Sonza’s arrest flagged thrice
Retired general Romeo Poquiz raised concerns over the arrest of broadcaster Jay Sonza, citing alleged legal irregularities including bail issues, warrant…
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