Cybercrime among ‘greatest threats’ to Filipinos, says PNP
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be focusing on cybercrimes this 2023 as it is among “the greatest threats” to Filipinos, said PNP chief Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr.
In a statement, the PNP chief revealed that they will “further enhance anti-criminality capacity” and use “secure mobile artificial intelligence-driven real time technology” against online criminals.
The police will also employ a “strategic approach that incorporates more science into police operations by leveraging innovative applications or analysis and technology and evidence-based practices” in carrying out its duties.
Azurin made the announcement after releasing crime data collected from July 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023, or the period since President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took office.
The police Anti-Cybercrime Group has been issuing advisories to warn the public against threats like malware and ransomware.
In late 2022, it also launched operations against an unauthorized online lending agency that also subjected borrowers to public humiliation and harassment for unpaid loans as well as scammers who defrauded buyers over online purchases.
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