Gaming made affordable: Get up and go with Globe’s RiotGO80
With the growth of the gaming industry in recent years, many Filipinos have become active consumers of a variety of games, making these an integral part of day-to-day lives. More than keeping Filipinos entertained, these games have allowed them to build unique communities that let them connect to like-minded individuals.
With the high demand in gaming comes the need for users to have seamless access to a larger data allocation that will help keep them up-to-date on their favorite games, like League of Legends: Wild Rift, an exciting free to play game that allows players to go on battles with their barkadas by spewing spells at dragons, monsters, and any enemies that come their way.
The dynamic nature of the game, coupled with its ever-evolving roster of champions with their own unique set of controls and abilities makes for an exciting gaming experience that keeps players on their toes. With over 40 champions to choose from, each can be powered up with in-game purchases that can unleash the champion’s full potential, this can give off the impression that playing this game is expensive –but it doesn’t have to be, thanks to Globe’s RiotGO80!
A product of Globe’s partnership with Riot Games, RiotGO80 lets subscribers now have access to free champions, emotes, icons, baubles, and many more for only P80.
“This offering will shatter the misconception that it is too expensive to become invested in a game you enjoy. Plus, with this offering it provides you content that you usually grind for in other games” says Givielle Florida, Globe Prepaid Brand Head . “RiotGO80, coupled with ultrafast 5G powered by Globe, will ensure that you’re ready to go play anytime, anywhere,” Florida adds.
What are you waiting for? Get started with RiotGO80! Register now via GCash and celebrate a game-well played
Smart awarded as Philippines’ fastest
and best mobile network by Ookla
With its commitment to deliver the best overall experience to Filipino mobile users, the wireless arm of PLDT has hit a new milestone as Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence, has declared Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) as Philippines’ Fastest and Best Mobile Network in its latest report.
A rare distinction, the Best Mobile Network citation has only been given by Ookla to approximately 20 mobile operators in the world, with Smart being the first and only Philippine mobile operator to clinch the award since Speedtest started in 2017. To earn this citation, a mobile operator must lead in two crucial Ookla Speedtest AwardsTM categories, namely Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Coverage, within the same test period.
In the latest Ookla’s Speedtest AwardsTM covering Q1-Q2 2022, Smart emerged as the ‘Fastest Mobile Network’ with a Speed Score of 62.22, while its closest competitor posted a Speed Score of 32.48.
To bag this category, Smart posted a median download speed of 24.26 Mbps and a median upload speed of 6.59 Mbps, while its closest competitor posted a median download speed of 17.47 Mbps and a median upload speed of 6.43 Mbps.
Smart also dominated the ‘Best Mobile Coverage’ category with a Coverage 794, surpassing its closest competitor’s Coverage Score of 732. The Coverage Score captures both the number of locations in which an operator offers service (its footprint) and the quality of service in each location, explained Ookla in its report.
In fulfilling its primary goal to empower the lives of Filipinos, Smart customers now enjoy a much better experience especially when it comes to browsing apps and websites, uploading and downloading files, streaming videos, and playing mobile games, among others. Smart’s latest string of recognitions from independent analytics firms is a testament to this improved customer experience.
“Speedtest Awards, presented by Ookla, are an elite designation reserved for the fastest and top-performing fixed broadband and mobile operators around the world. It is our pleasure to present Smart with the award for Best Mobile Network in the Philippines. This recognition is testament to their exceptional performance in H1 2022 based on Ookla’s rigorous analysis of consumer-initiated tests taken with Speedtest,” said Doug Suttles, CEO at Ookla.
“Being the first Philippine mobile services provider to be declared as the ‘Best Mobile Network’ is a huge honor for Smart. This inspires us in our mission to provide better connectivity for our customers as we all adapt to a digitally empowered lifestyle,” said Alfredo S. Panlilio, PLDT and Smart President and CEO.
“We aim to enable the life of every Filipino. This aligns with our nation-building efforts as we also support the government’s aspiration to digitalize the country,” Panlilio added.
“Smart’s laser-sharp focus on providing Filipinos with the best customer experience all these years has led to this groundbreaking recognition. We commit to continuously improving our network so we can empower Filipinos with our fastest speeds and widest coverage that enable them to make every moment count and achieve more in life,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Business Group – Individual at Smart.
With Smart’s fastest speeds, subscribers can do and accomplish more — from connecting with loved ones in crystal-clear calls, sending important work and school files in seconds, sharing content on social media in real-time, to watching high-definition videos seamlessly and playing high-bandwidth mobile games without lag.
Smart’s widest coverage means subscribers can stay connected more — whether it’s from the comfort of their home or office, the commute to school or work, or outside the city for a well-deserved break.
As of end-June 2022, Smart had around 77,100 total base stations nationwide, including around 7,300 5G base stations, to support the growing mobile data needs of 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G customers from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi.
vivo Y02s photos leaked; availability is this August
vivo has been on top of its game when it comes to launching smartphones that meet the users’ digital needs — from entry-level to flagship, vivo ensures that there’s a vivo smartphone perfect for its fans from all walks of life — and the innovation never stops.
Report has it that vivo is gearing up to launch yet another entry-level smartphone that is said to be the successor of the vivo Y01 — the vivo Y02s.
This new addition to the vivo Y series smartphone line is rumored to house a 5000 mAh battery and is allegedly the thinnest design ever in its price range with only 8.15 mm thick. If that’s the case, users can expect a slim vivo Y02s that will surely offer a comfortable grip with an immense battery capacity.
Based on the leaked photos, the vivo Y02s comes in two stylish colors: Flourite Black and Vibrant Blue, and already supports a USB Type-C port. It is also tipped that the upcoming vivo Y02s is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 chipset which will offer consumers a smooth performance and might come paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, allowing users to save more photos and files without hassle.
vivo surely knows how to combine style and quality together without breaking the pocket of its consumers. vivo is yet to disclose the official price of the vivo Y02s but it is expected to launch in the Philippines soon! Stay tuned for more details.
Visit vivo’s official website, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels to receive real-time updates about vivo’s newest products and offers.
Kaspersky statement on Yanluowang ransomware
Recently Cisco confirmed that the Yanluowang ransomware group breached their corporate network and extorted them under the threat of leaking stolen files online. This is not the first case of Yanluowang’s impudent attacks we have observed throughout the year.
Yanluowang is a relatively new ransomware, which unknown attackers use to target large companies. It was first reported late last year. Although the malware has only been around for a short period, Yanluowang has managed to target companies from all around the world, with victims across the U.S., Brazil, Germany, UAE, China, Turkey and many other countries.
While the gang announced the Cisco breach on their data leak site, the company claims it found no evidence of ransomware payloads during the attack. This behavior is typical for many ransomware operators as they try to seize every opportunity to extort money and harm their victims’ reputations. We strongly advise not to encourage ransomware players by paying their ransom- it does not guarantee that they will return the data nor will it stop the attack from happening again. At Kaspersky we are working hard to help companies avoid such outcomes. It is important that businesses follow basic security principles to stay protected and minimize the potential financial and reputational losses associated with a ransomware attack.
While analyzing the Yanluowang malware in April, we discovered that the malicious code was not perfect. The vulnerability discovered in the code allowed us to create a file decryptor with the help of a known-plaintext attack. Our Rannoh Decryptor can analyze encrypted files and helps victims of Yanluowang ransomware recover their information. — by Yanis Zinchenko, security expert at Kaspersky
Sky boosts customer service with Kyla
SKY continues its commitment to provide top-notch and hassle-free service to its valued subscribers by making it more convenient for them to raise their concern with just a few clicks through their 24/7 customer support KYLA.
By expanding KYLA’s accessibility to more parts of Luzon (Baguio, Batac, Dagupan, Laoag, Urdaneta, Bulacan, Batangas) and in Mindanao (Davao, General Santos, Zamboanga) starting August 15, SKY ensures that SKY subscribers from different parts of the country can experience the same fast and convenient customer service.
Since its launch in 2021, more SKY subscribers expressed their satisfaction with KYLA in addressing their simplest to more complex matters when it comes to their cable and internet service. Here are some common concerns that KYLA can help manage to assist each subscriber in real-time:
Matters on monthly billings and payment. Got questions with your SKY bill? Do you plan on enrolling in digital payment methods for ease of transactions? Want to know the status of your monthly bill and so on?
KYLA’s got you covered on matters regarding your SKY billing and monthly payment. With KYLA, you can easily access your monthly statement and address any concerns from inquiries, status updates, information on SKY’s payment channels to transferring your billing details in an instant.
For more complicated billing matters, KYLA can also endorse you right away to a live agent to discuss other queries. A subscriber shared “I got the answer that I needed to check my account immediately. Good thing that my KYLA inquiry was answered quickly.”
Service concerns and real-time advisories. Got a technical concern with your cable TV or internet connection? KYLA is here to help solve the issue to restore services as soon as possible. KYLA can also notify SKY users of the latest advisories in real-time to keep them updated on SKY’s maintenance efforts, among others.
As shared by another SKY subscriber “Salamat kasi meron kayong ganitong customer service. Hindi ko na kailangan tumawag sa landline at maghintay nang matagal para malaman kung may ongoing maintenance sa area namin.”
Subscribers can also do their part in reporting anomalous incidents like cable cutting affecting their services by submitting their reports directly to KYLA.
Instant troubleshooting and account reconnection. For troubleshooting and reconnection confirmation, KYLA’s updated feature now accepts video and photo attachments so that subscribers can directly send proofs of payment for account reconnection or a video of their modem for internet connection diagnostics and troubleshooting with a live agent.
“KYLA is interactive and it guides you on what you need to do, for complicated matters it becomes personalized as soon as an agent takes over the conversation, everything is easy too,” a happy SKY subscriber commented.
These are among the concerns that SKY’s KYLA can help you with. Plus, it’s even easier to raise concerns through KYLA as all the subscriber needs to do is type a simple query in English to start a conversation. KYLA will be able to recognize the concern and direct the subscriber to the proper resources or journey to address the issue. To ensure a seamless conversation, subscribers are advised to keep their account number ready for transactions that will require it.
Access KYLA on Viber via mysky.com.ph/kylaofsky, on Facebook Messenger through m.me/myskyupdates, or on any web browser via mysky.com.ph/message-us. For more info on KYLA’s features and functionalities, please refer to mysky.com.ph/aboutkyla.
ManageEngine gets multiple Gartner awards
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, today announced that it has been recognized in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management Tools. The company has also been acknowledged in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management.
Gartner assessed ManageEngine based on its completeness of vision as well as its ability to execute. ManageEngine believes the recognition from Gartner comes on the heels of its work to fortify security in its entire product line, including its enterprise privileged access management (PAM) suite, PAM360, and its flagship unified endpoint management (UEM) solution, Endpoint Central (formerly Desktop Central). The fortifications are ManageEngine’s response to post-lockdown demands placed upon its customers’ IT teams and workforces. For these users, work has become increasingly unscripted, ad hoc and self-organizing, especially at the edges of the enterprise where bad actors pose an unprecedented threat to endpoints, data and other organizational resources.
Unified Endpoint Evaluation. Endpoint Central enables organizations to automate their device management routines, improve the employee experience and increase productivity from wherever they work, regardless of their choice of device, all while ensuring comprehensive security across endpoints, apps, data and networks. It eases the strain on security operations center (SOCs) by eliminating the need for technical expertise for forensic analysis with automated investigation and remediation of incidents.
“We have been adding security capabilities like anti-ransomware and data loss prevention policies to help enterprises combat today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape. We believe this recognition from Gartner validates our consistent focus on fulfilling customer needs,” said Mathivanan Venkatachalam, vice president of ManageEngine. “We will continue to add enhanced security capabilities like endpoint detection and response and mobile threat defense to our UEM solution to ensure that our customers are equipped to tackle these complex threats.”
The recognition from Gartner for ManageEngine follows other analysts’ acknowledgements of its solution, including being named a Leader in three of four IDC MarketScape reports, a Fast Mover in the GigaOm Radar report and a Strong Performer in The Forrester Waveâ„¢: Unified Endpoint Management.
“Desktop Central is great when it comes to remote support, patch management, identifying threats, security policies and [much] more,” said a customer experience leader in a Gartner Peer Insights review. “It allows users to approve or decline certain Windows or third-party policies and even schedule them during off hours. It is great when it comes to security and device health overviews. It is the solution that allows any organization to simply and efficiently manage the company’s IT resources in a more organized way.”
For a complimentary copy of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management Tools, please visit https://mnge.it/mWC.
Privileged Access Acknowledgement. ManageEngine, which has now been positioned in this Magic Quadrant for the third time, was included alongside 10 other vendors.
“As hybrid work takes root and organizational perimeters expand, securing enterprise identities–especially of entities with high privileges–is more critical and challenging than ever,” said Rajesh Ganesan, president of ManageEngine. “Addressing these challenges for our customers is our top priority, which is why we will continue to evolve our PAM offerings to address every aspect of identity security. We believe this recognition from Gartner is a testament to our vision of ensuring 360-degree privileged access security for not just users but also devices, applications and all critical entities in the enterprise.”
For a complimentary copy of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management, please visit https://mnge.it/view-full-