Cybersecurity
209 reports
Malicious Chrome Extensions Impersonating AI Tools Steal User Data
Two malicious Chrome extensions, "Prompt Poaching," were found harvesting ChatGPT and DeepSeek chat histories. Posing as productivity tools, they bypassed security—one even holding a "Featured" badge—to exfiltrate sensitive AI data and intellectual property.
Threat Actors Exploit Google Email Cloud Features In ‘Multi-Staged’ Phishing Attacks
Threat actors are abusing Google Cloud’s “Application Integration” tool to send phishing emails from a genuine Google address. By bypassing filters and using fake CAPTCHAs, the multi-stage attack tricks users into entering Microsoft 365 credentials on fraudulent login pages.
Clickfix Attack: Fake BSOD and Booking Targeting European Hospitality Sector
The ClickFix campaign "PHALT#BLYX" targets the hospitality sector using fake BSOD errors to trick users into executing malicious code. By following "fix" instructions, victims paste commands into the Windows Run box, installing the DCRAT trojan to grant attackers remote system control.
Philippine National Police Records Fewer Cybercrime Cases in 2025
The PNP-ACG reported a decline in major cybercrime categories for 2025, including drops in online selling and investment scams. While officials credit awareness efforts, analysts note the data reflects only PNP-handled cases and not the nationwide prevalence across other agencies.
Chinese-Linked Hackers Target Taiwan’s Energy Infrastructure
Taiwan’s NSB reported that Chinese-linked actors, including Mustang Panda and APT41, average 2.63M daily intrusion attempts targeting critical sectors. The focus on energy infrastructure highlights risks for the Philippines' power grid, given its partial ownership by a Chinese state firm.
Assessment on Cybercrime and State of National Cybersecurity
Cybercrime volume decreased in 2025, but threats like deepfakes and decentralized scam hubs grew more sophisticated. Legislative gaps persist as authorities transition toward a unified National Cybersecurity Agency.
SUMMARY: CrowdStrike Report on DeepSeek-R1
CrowdStrike research indicates that the DeepSeek-R1 model produces less secure code when prompts contain terms sensitive to Chinese regulations. This unpredictability introduces technical risks, forcing enterprises to increase validation and security scanning for all generated outputs.
DICT States November 5 Cyberattacks Unsuccessful
The Department of Information and Communications Technology reported that November 5 cyberattacks against government and banking websites failed. No data breaches occurred, though the Philippine National Police website was taken offline as a precaution.
Cybersecurity Updates – CICC: No GCash Breach; DICT Issues Nov 5 DDoS Warning
Government investigators dismissed rumors of a GCash data breach, confirming the leaked records are outdated and not from their systems. Separately, authorities warned of potential distributed denial of service cyberattacks on November 5, though specific targets and sources remain unknown.