Tag: phishing scams

Industry Verticals News

Smart Blocks 955 Million Scam Texts in Q1 2026 Amid Rising Fake Cell Tower Threats

Smart Communications announced that it blocked more than 955 million scam and phishing-related text messages during the first quarter of 2026, as cybercriminals continue using advanced mobile-based fraud tactics targeting consumers. The telecom provider also blacklisted nearly 200,000 mobile numbers connected to fraudulent activities across its network. According to Menardo ‘Butch’ Jimenez Jr., scammers are […]

Industry Verticals News

Smart Expands Anti-Scam Campaign to Protect Seniors from Evolving Digital Threats

Smart leads a SCAMpaign discussion during the CX Caravan session with the Meralco Employees and Retirees Association (MERA), promoting digital awareness and scam prevention among senior citizens. Telecom provider Smart Communications is strengthening its digital safety efforts through SCAMpaign, an initiative aimed at educating communities—particularly senior citizens—on how to identify and avoid increasingly sophisticated online […]

AI

ASEAN Launches $5M AI-Era Initiative to Combat Online Scams Across Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Foundation has launched “Scam Ready ASEAN,” a major regional initiative aimed at strengthening defenses against online scams, as cyber threats grow more sophisticated in the age of AI and digital platforms. Unveiled during the Google 2026 Online Safety Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, the program is backed by $5 million in funding from Google.org […]

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