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PHL firms told to prepare for rise in AI-driven scams

Business World Philippines

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January 02, 2026

PHILIPPINE ORGANIZATIONS face a higher risk of scams driven by artificial intelligence (AI) this year and should strengthen intelligence-led cybersecurity and employee awareness to limit exposure, according to Trend Micro.

- —Beatriz Marie D. Cruz

"In 2026, cybercriminal tactics will increasingly be driven by AI and automation," Trend Micro Philippines Country Manager Ian V. Felipe said in an emailed reply to questions.

Autonomous or agentic AI systems are expected to make fraud campaigns more targeted, persuasive, and scalable, according to the cybersecurity software firm's 2026 Scam Predictions report. These tools let attackers automate scam creation, social engineering and fraud execution with limited human oversight, Mr. Felipe said.

Trend Micro expects phishing, impersonation scams and payment-related fraud to continue rising, often paired with malware infections or account takeover attempts.

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Choco Mucho signs up Eya Laure

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THE NATIONAL Government's (NG) gross borrowings surged in November amid a sharp rise in domestic and foreign borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.

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