Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

In the past several weeks, many Filipinos have fallen prey to a hacking scam called SMS hijacking. This is when you receive a SMS from a seemingly reliable source like a Globe, Sky Cable, BDO, or a Maya SMS address alias but it’s secretly being “hijacked” by a scammer in the vicinity. This happens through the use of hardware deployed around potential victims that spoof these aliases. In the past, we were always told by banks to only trust SMS that came from authorized senders. But it seems that we can no longer trust this method as the very message…

Just recently, the AMA University campus buzzed with excitement as AMA’s Gen Z Influencers, Cloud 7 stepped into their first day of school.

Instagram has unveiled Teen Accounts for teenagers in response to parenting groups that have blamed social media for the rising cases of depression, online privacy and safety concerns. Teenagers under 16 years old will have this feature turned on automatically and will include the following restrictions. Some of these features aim to control what teenagers see on their feeds, who can message them, and time limit reminders. Here is a list of features that will be automatically implemented for teens: It’s been a long time coming for Instagram to introduce these online safety measures. One of the issues that persists…

DITO Transforms Naga City into a Hub of Excitement and Connectivity

From smartwatches to tablets, here are the five things you need to keep an eye on when the big reveal happens on September 19.

Bataan province hosts 2-day premier event on 24-25 Sept

DITO once again won the Rated #1 Mobile Network in the Philippines, making it the first telco in the country to achieve back-to-back wins for this category. 

At this year’s IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, ACER unveiled a lineup of products ranging from mind-blowing gaming gear to sleek AI-powered laptops and eco-friendly gadgets.The tech company got a head start with their unveil, as they did this two days before the actual IFA trade show begins at Messe, Berlin.

As the first day of classes for college approaches, AMA Education System (AMAES) is set to welcome another academic year full of fun and amazing learning experiences. Our campuses buzz with anticipation of seeing new and familiar faces, as we fully transition to face-to-face classes starting this September. This school year, AMAES is not just about delivering high-quality education, which remains the foundation of its mission. The institution has gone above and beyond to ensure that students are met with a comprehensive and engaging educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. Hands-on trainings, exposure trips, and more  Understanding the importance…

The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the country’s center of excellence and innovation in digital marketing, will take center stage in spearheading the movement towards mastering the digital landscape when it hosts the ninth edition of the annual Digital Congress (DigiCon), with the theme, “REVOLUTION,” on October 15 to 16, 2024, in Newport City, Metro Manila. DMAP’s DigiCon REVOLUTION 2024 is sponsored by Unionbank of the Philippines, Unilever, Blis, KFC, Anymind Philippines, and in partnership with Dentsu Creative Philippines, HIT Productions, and Uniquecorn Strategies. Esteemed outlets ABS-CBN Corporation, GMA New Media Inc., MBC Media Group Inc., The Philippine…