The Philippines’ global ranking for local cyber threats climbed to 66th from 76th, underscoring the need for stronger cybersecurity measures in the country, according to Kaspersky.
Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) data revealed that the Philippines recorded 17,706,118 local threat incidents in 2024, affecting 36.8 percent of users. This translates to an average of about 48,500 incidents daily.
While the number of incidents went down from 22,731,157 in 2023 affecting 36.8 percent of users, the country’s global ranking worsened.
Adrian Hia, Kaspersky’s managing director for Asia Pacific, said the rise in the Philippines’ global ranking for local threats is a reminder that cybersecurity is a continuous effort.
“While it’s encouraging to see fewer local infections, cybercriminals are constantly evolving, leveraging foreign servers and more advanced attack methods. This highlights the need for both organizations and individuals to remain proactive in strengthening their cybersecurity defenses,” Hia said.