𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬

𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬

MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines accelerates its push for digitalization across industries, the same transformation driving progress has also expanded the country’s exposure to cyber threats. According to Viettel Cyber Security, one of Asia’s leading cybersecurity firms, the Philippines recorded a 49% surge in data breaches in Q3 2025, exposing over 52 million credentials in just three months.

On Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Viettel Cyber Security has released its Q3 2025 Cyber Threat Landscape Report, which underscores how the country’s rapid digital transformation continues to outpace its defenses. This positions Viettel Cyber Security as the first private company to release a quarterly cybersecurity assessment specific to the Philippines.

“Cybersecurity isn’t about fear, it’s about foresight,” said Thomas Luu, Country Manager at Viettel Cyber Security. “As the Philippines accelerates towards digitalization faster than ever, the importance of security must not be overlooked. Organizations who innovate without the necessary protection in place become vulnerable to risks. Cybersecurity isn’t just a safeguard—it’s an enabler of sustainable digital growth.”

The Age of AI-Driven Deception

AI and deepfake technologies have begun to reshape the anatomy of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals now use AI-generated videos, cloned voices, and fake executive communications to deceive employees and partners. Combined with AI-assisted malware, these attacks are faster, more targeted, and harder to detect—ushering in an era where deception has become industrialized.

The report reveals how the nature of cyber threats is rapidly changing:

76 data breach incidents — up 49% from Q2’s 51 cases.

4.3 Million compromised accounts — a 73% rise from 2.5 million last quarter.

7,656 phishing attacks — with 31% aimed at banking and finance.

27 new vulnerabilities — found in various platforms which are used everyday in workplaces

According to the report, the healthcare sector has emerged as the top target for cybercriminals, driven by the growing value of patient data and the increasing adoption of digital health systems. Hospitals and clinics have become prime targets for ransomware attacks that can disrupt critical operations and compromise sensitive medical information. Other sectors facing heightened risk include finance and e-commerce, which continue to be exploited through phishing, credential theft, and data exfiltration. Meanwhile, manufacturing, energy, and public services are most exposed to ransomware, supply-chain compromises, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Beyond institutions, more ordinary Filipinos are becoming victims to these threats. Leaked personal data is being reused in fake job listings, e-commerce scams, and fraudulent loan applications. People who reuse passwords across accounts are especially vulnerable, while small businesses are being hit with phishing invoices disguised as messages from legitimate suppliers.

The Need for Cyber Resilience

Viettel Cyber Security recommends a four-pronged strategy for companies to stay resilient amid growing cyberthreats. This includes regular patching and software updates to close known vulnerabilities, maintaining offline data backups supported by clear disaster recovery procedures, and continuous employee training to enhance awareness and minimize human error. Equally vital is round-the-clock threat monitoring or the use of managed Security Operations Center (SOC) services to ensure early detection and quick response to potential breaches.

“Cybersecurity has become a marker of leadership and trust, especially in an increasingly digital economy,” says Luu. “At Viettel Cyber Security, we partner with organizations to build resilience through managed SOC services. Our SOC empowers businesses to enhance operational efficiency and security management, helping them overcome workforce constraints while ensuring 24/7 protection against evolving cyber threats.”

To learn more about the Viettel Cyber Security and the Cyber Threat Landscape Report, you may visit https://viettelsecurity.com.

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Viettel Cyber Security (VCS) is one of Asia’s leading cybersecurity companies, protecting organizations in over 15 countries with Managed SOC services, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Red teaming and Threat intelligence. Certified by CREST, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001 and backed by 150+ security professionals with top-tier certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, etc.), VCS delivers world-class cyber defense capabilities.

VCS is a multi-time champion at Pwn2Own (Toronto 2023, Ireland 2024), Rootcon CTF Winner (2024), and has discovered nearly 500 zero-day vulnerabilities. Their experts have spoken at top conferences such as Black Hat USA and SECCON, and received multiple Microsoft MVP titles.

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