Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

The editorial team of PhilSTAR Tech.

By GRACY CHEN The world of crypto and blockchain has long been dominated by male voices. Globally, women still make up less than 30 percent of the global crypto workforce, and even fewer hold leadership roles. Only 26 percent of cryptocurrency investors are female, just 6 percent of CEOs in the industry are women, and women-led startups capture barely 10 percent of venture funding. The structural gap is undeniable.In the Philippines, the story looks different. Around 9.6 percent of Filipinas own cryptocurrency, around 5.5 million individuals, placing the country second globally in female crypto adoption. Beyond trading, more women are emerging as…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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