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Viettel Cyber Security: How Philippine Companies Can Prepare for the Rising Ransomware Threat

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MANILA, Philippines, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In 2023, businesses in the Philippines were rocked when a company fell victim to the devastating Medusa ransomware. Several months later, an executive department of the Philippine government online systems were temporarily taken offline due to a ransomware attack. Those are just 2 out of hundreds of Ransomware attacks on businesses in the Philippines recently.

Ransomware incidents have become increasingly rampant and aggressive, not only in the Philippines but also in the surrounding region.

Notable Statistics on Ransomware

In the first half of 2024, data encrypted in Ransomware attacks across Southeast Asia reached over 7 Terabytes, with an estimated total ransom amounting to 13 million USD.

“Ransomware attack groups are now operating globally with annual revenues potentially reaching hundreds of millions, even over 1 billion USD” – Mr. Quang Tran Minh, Director of Intelligence Center, Viettel Cyber Security said.

Anyone Can Trigger An Ransomware Attack

Viettel Threat Intelligence has issued a serious warning about the increasing threat of ransomware attacks targeting organizations and businesses across the Philippines.

These attacks involve encrypting sensitive data and virtual infrastructure, causing severe disruptions and significant financial losses, leaving many businesses and organizations unprepared. Attackers escalate initial access to penetrate deeper into the system and then execute data encryption.

On average, it takes 21 days to detect a cyberattack, followed by 12 hours to control the damage, six hours to investigate, and another 12 hours to remediate.

Attackers can remain in the system for a long time, up to 6 months to a year, becoming very familiar with the organization’s behavior, waiting for the right moment to execute encryption, leading to devastating consequences.

“Ransomware combined with targeted APT attacks has become a highly profitable business model, called Ransomware-as-a-service or RAAS, allowing anyone with money and malicious intent to carry out ransomware attacks.”

How Can Businesses Proactively Prevent and Mitigate the Impact of Ransomware?

According to recent researches of Viettel Cyber Security experts, privileged accounts are the shortest path and also the first target of attackers to exploit enterprise infrastructure. Allowing the display of information for remote connection services such as VPN, RDP through default ports or on websites, and unrestricted device usage are among the common mistakes made by enterprises, and your business may also be making.

Is your business ready before Ransomware attack?

Download the Ransomware Guideline here to read full information to protect your business from increasingly sophisticated and unpredictable ransomware attacks.

Recommendations from VCS for preventing and responding to ransomware encryption attacks: Common mistakes made by businesses and expert recommendations.Scenario of ransomware data encryption attacks.Frequently asked questions.

Cybersecurity is an ongoing battle between attackers and defenders in both knowledge and technology. We are ready to advise and accompany enterprises in their journey to combat cybercrime and promote the secure development of businesses.

Download the Ransomware Guideline document for fundamental and comprehensive knowledge about the most dangerous form of cybercrime today.

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This guideline serves the sole purpose of sharing technical information with the information security community and business organizations to raise awareness about information security and to have plans to prevent issues related to network information security risks. Any other allegations regarding the content of this report are not in line with our publishing purpose. The report uses some information gathered during the service provision for customers of Viettel Cyber Security (VCS).

About Us:

Viettel Cyber Security is a branch of Viettel Group, conducting in-depth research and development of information security solutions, providing a wide range of cybersecurity services and products, in the way of protecting your assets.

Have over 150 experts with high international quality certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CHFI, CEH,…Achieve outstanding awards in cybersecurity: Crest, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Security Excellence, Global Infosec AwardTwo consecutive years winning awards at Cyber Defense Magazine Global Infosec Awards, excellently achieving “Best Product” for Managed Security Service 2024Monitor network security for customer systems in 12 countries around the world

Website: https://viettelcybersecurity.com/

Email: vcs.sales@viettel.com.vn

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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Asia-Pacific Media Forum held in China’s Guangdong

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet: 

The Asia-Pacific Media Forum opened on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, with the theme of “Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action.”

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the forum and delivered a keynote speech. Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, attended the forum and delivered a speech.

Participating guests noted that this year marks 2026 APEC “China Year,” during which China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. They expressed their belief that with support from all sides, the summit will yield fruitful outcomes and elevate Asia-Pacific cooperation to new heights.

Participating guests emphasized that development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region depend on the active participation of media. The media are expected to share stories of openness and integration, provide comprehensive coverage of the region’s progress and achievements across various fields, and help foster a favorable public opinion environment for the region’s open development.

Participating guests noted that the media should actively promote outcomes of the series of APEC activities, interpret policies and measures of various economies to support scientific and technological innovation, and build regional consensus for innovative development.

They also called for deepening results-oriented cooperation in joint reporting, technological innovation and personnel training, and leveraging media exchanges to carry forward civilizations, spread culture and convey goodwill, so as to enhance mutual understanding and closer bonds among the peoples of the Asia-Pacific.

The forum was co-hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, Xinhua News Agency and the Guangdong provincial government, and organized by the Shenzhen municipal government.

More than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions, as well as UN agencies and international organizations, attended the event. At the opening ceremony, 16 founding organizations from China and abroad jointly formed the Organizing Committee of the Asia-Pacific Media Partnership Program.

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