Tag: Internet Safety
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Globe Telecom Blocks Over 3,000 Child Pornography Sites in 2024
In Manila, Globe Telecom announced that it has successfully blocked more than 3,000 websites and domains linked to child pornography in 2024. The telecommunications giant reported blocking a total of 3,096 domains last year, marking a slight rise from the 3,047 domains blocked in 2023. This initiative aligns with the Philippine Anti-Child Pornography Act of…
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Converge Blocks 183 Billion Attempts to Access Illegal Websites in 2024
MANILA – Converge, a local broadband service provider, reported blocking a staggering 183 billion attempts to access illegal websites in 2024, a significant increase from the 10-12 billion attempts recorded between 2021 and 2023. Andrew Malijan, the company’s chief information security officer, revealed that these attempts targeted 683,000 URLs or domains that Converge had blocked.…
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Converge Thwarts 183 Billion Attempts to Access Banned Websites in 2024
MANILA – Converge, a local broadband service provider, successfully blocked approximately 183 billion attempts to access prohibited websites in 2024, a significant increase from the 10-12 billion attempts recorded between 2021 and 2023. Andrew Malijan, the company’s chief information security officer, revealed that these attempts targeted 683,000 URLs or domains that Converge had blocked. Last…
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Philippine Senate Proposes Internet Safety Education in Schools
In a move to enhance digital safety, the Philippine Senate has introduced Senate Bill No. 2934, known as the Internet Safety Education Act. This legislation aims to weave internet safety education into the fabric of elementary and high school curriculums across the nation. The bill, championed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, responds to…
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