Smart blocks more than 13 million smishing attacks in January-March

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Smart Communications Inc. said on Wednesday it intercepted and blocked more than 13 million smishing attacks in the first quarter of 2024, blacklisting nearly 200,000 mobile numbers engaged in phishing activities. Joseph Ian Gendrano, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT Inc.

Smart Communications Inc. said on Wednesday it intercepted and blocked more than 13 million smishing attacks in the first quarter of 2024, blacklisting nearly 200,000 mobile numbers engaged in phishing activities.

“Data is the new oil. Cyber criminals steal personal information to defraud you or use your identity to victimize people close to you. Guard your data. Don’t share it with people you don’t know.” To fortify their defense mechanisms against fraudulent activities, Smart is urging the public to exercise caution when encountering suspicious links via SMS or email.

 

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