Technology
Manila Water receives patent for portable desludger
Manila Water Co. Inc. has been granted a patent for its innovative portable desludger by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, a development that enhances the company’s ability to provide essential sanitation services to remote and hard-to-reach barangays. The new technology will enable Manila Water to offer more efficient septic tank cleaning, particularly in areas with narrow streets or difficult terrains.
Deepfakes likely to proliferate as May elections draw near—CICC
As the May 2025 midterm elections approach, the proliferation of deepfakes and cyberattacks is expected to escalate, posing a significant threat to democratic processes and national security.
Appdome introduces defense plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats
Appdome, a leader in mobile security, has unveiled new dynamic defense plugins designed to detect and protect against DeepSeek AI attacks on Android and iOS devices.
Law enforcers receive advanced cybercrime training with US partners
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has partnered with the US-based National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) to provide advanced digital forensics training for law enforcers.
Kaspersky launches interactive tool addressing workplace barriers in tech
Kaspersky is launching “Confronting IT’s Career Barriers”, an innovative interactive test designed to raise awareness about the challenges hindering career progression in the tech industry.
