Cyberattacks in the Philippines have spiked in Q3 2025, driven by deepfakes and widespread data leaks. According to a new report from Viettel Cyber Security, breach cases have increased by 49% compared to the previous quarter.
More than 52 million user credentials were compromised in just three months. Attackers are now using AI tools to make fake videos, clone voices, and send convincing messages to deceive employees and partners. These methods make scams faster, more convincing, and harder to detect.
Phishing attacks also increased, with 7,656 cases reported, nearly a third targeting banks and financial services. Healthcare was the most affected sector, followed by finance, e-commerce, and public services. Hackers used ransomware and found new weaknesses in everyday software.
The report said that regular users are also at risk. Leaked personal data is being reused in fake job ads, online scams, and loan fraud. Small businesses are being hit with fake invoices that look real.
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Viettel Cyber Security recommends a four-step strategy to improve cyber security: regular software patching, offline backups, employee training, and 24/7 threat monitoring via managed Security Operations Center (SOC) services.
The company is the first private firm to release a quarterly threat assessment specific to the Philippines. You can check out their report here.
