Globe embarks on info campaign to protect users vs online crimes

MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom Inc. has launched an information drive to enable its customers to better protect themselves from online crimes.

The telco firm said in a statement it recently started the #ProTech101 campaign, an online information drive that seeks to inform netizens of online crimes.

Aside from providing information on online hacks, identity theft and other cyber crimes, the campaign likewise seeks to remind customers to keep their accounts and valuable information safe.

The campaign was launched to increase the awareness of customers on the dangers they may encounter as they are spending more time on the Internet.

 “From social media, to online shopping, and now to basic services like health care, the Filipino digital lifestyle has come full circle. Most of our customers have turned to technology to store private information including photos, messages, contacts, and even personal data. With everything now being online and digital, crimes increase where people dwell the most: online,” Anton Bonifacio, chief information security officer at Globe said.

According to Bonifacio, cybercrimes such as hacking, theft and identity fraud are the top online crimes around the world.

 “As the leading provider of digital services on mobile devices, we at Globe take the responsibility of educating and protecting our market and users from online security threats, which when addressed with the appropriate tools can be substantially minimized. We want to help them maximize and enjoy their digital experience, without compromising their personal online security,” he said.

The #ProTech101 campaign tackles various issues such as weak passwords, the dangers of the auto fill feature, online sharing of information and awareness on new software and other factors that make an account unstable and vulnerable to danger.

As technology continues to develop and advance, Globe wants customers to be able to turn to #ProTech101 for safety tips.

As of the first semester, Globe’s core net income reached an all-time high of P8.6 billion this year, up 14 percent from the P7.6 billion a year ago supported by strong service revenues.

The firm’s latest revenue result was driven by the strong performances of the mobile, broadband and fixed line business segments.