Increased connectivity, convenient accessibility to crimeware, and gaps in security maturity–these are some of the reasons why the Philippines is among the top four countries targeted by cybercriminals in Southeast Asia, according to a cybersecurity expert from Inspira Enterprise, a global cybersecurity risk management service provider.
Kenneth Ho, ASEAN consulting and sales director at Inspira Enterprise.
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In an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin, Kenneth Ho, ASEAN Consulting at Inspira, began the discussion by providing the big picture since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020. “Many people are now working from home. However, because they do not have that kind of secure infrastructure in the office, they become more vulnerable to attacks,” he said.
Today, homes are becoming more connected because of internet-of things (IoT) devices. Unfortunately, security is not always a priority for manufacturers and consumers of these devices. “When we do reverse engineering on the firmware of these devices, we discovered that there are hard coded passwords. Attackers can use these CCTV or smart TV passwords to penetrate network infrastructures,” Ho added.
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