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BSP ensures cash supply in Masbate after ‘Ompong’ onslaught

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has been meeting the cash requirements of banks operating in Masbate, after the province was battered by Severe Tropical Storm Ompong. In a statement on Thursday, the central bank said its Legazpi branch has been coordinating with local financial institutions to ensure the availability of

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Dark side of the boom: How hackers are vibing with AI

Cybercriminals are leveraging "vibe hacking" and prompt injection to manipulate AI models, launching sophisticated ransomware attacks and data theft. Tools like FraudGPT and PromptLock enable them to bypass safety measures, generate malicious code, and extort victims, significantly lowering the barrier for cybercrime.