eBay is asking all its members to change their passwords following a cyberattack. By Dale G. Israel

In a message to all its registered users, the online shopping site has discovered a cyberattack "on our corporate information network." "This attack compromised a database containing eBay user passwords," the eBay statement read via email. "To help ensure customers' trust and security on eBay, I am asking all eBay users to change their passwords," said Devin Wenig, President of eBay Marketplaces. However, Wenig said that they are yet to determine if any financial information from all users have been compromised especially that the passwords were left encrypted during the attack. As a safety measure however, eBay still calls on their users to change their passwords. "If you changed your password on May 21 or later, we do not need you to take any additional action at this time" "Changing your password may be inconvenient. I realize that. We are doing everything we can to protect your data and changing your password is an extra precautionary step, in addition to the other security measures we have in place," explained Wenig in the same statement. Wenig also said that it may be necessary to change passwords of other sites used within eBay like Paypal especially if they are the same. 

by Dale G. Israel



May 27, 2014 at 08:55PM

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Change of password sought by Adobe after October 13 hacking

Adobe Company, top digital marketing and digital media solutions and makers of the famous Photoshop has asked their customers to change their passwords after admitting that a hacker may have compromised some accounts. Their statement reads: "As we announced on October 3, 2013, we recently discovered that an attacker illegally entered our network and may have obtained access to your Adobe ID and encrypted password. We currently have no indication that there has been unauthorized activity on your account. We recommend that you also change your password on any website where you use the same user ID or password. In addition, please be on the lookout for suspicious email or phone scams seeking your personal information."

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Easy Taxi app services available soon in Cebu

Just read from one of the threads at their Facebook Page that "Easy Taxi", the mobile phone application which let users book a taxi without the hassles, may soon be available in Cebu. In one of their posts, the makers of Easy Taxi announced: 

"Easy Taxi, the world's largest and fastest taxi app, is coming to Cebu city! Now you can book a taxi with a tap of a button and enjoy a safe and hassle-free ride like never before! "

Now that would be something new especially for gadget and tech savvy passengers. The challenge however is how the app can get access to hundreds of taxi operators in Cebu City. One of the features I have read about Easy Taxi isn't just about getting the ride but also getting to your destination safe. 

"We thoroughly screen and train each driver to ensure that only those with clear history and best skills become our partners. Our cab app allows you to see driver's identity and car. Lost an item? Track your taxi on the fingerprints and never worry about safety anymore!" said the application's description texts at the iTunes download site.

The application may also pave the way for Cebu City's upgrade in the payment systems for Taxicabs. In areas serviced by Easy Taxi, the passengers can pay through their credit cards or paypal through mobile phone access. 

In the Philippines, the Easy Taxi is available in Metro Manila area only. Their expansion to Cebu should be highly anticipated. No dates have been mentioned yet as to when their services will be available at the Philippines' Queen City of the South. 

PRESS RELEASE: MSI-ECS named 2013 EMC Distributor of the Year

(Note: Accommodating an emailed press release below. The article is written by MSI-ECS staff)

In the recently concluded EMC Partners’ Kick-Off dubbed “The Voice of EMC Philippines”, MSI-ECS took the limelight for winning the 2013 EMC Distributor of the Year Award following its accomplishments on the following criteria: 13% of EMC’s total product revenue, 35% of EMC’s total incremental product revenue, 86% of EMC’s Distributor revenue, 72% of EMC’s total incremental Distributor revenue and incremental revenue achievement of 75% last 2012. Photo shows (L-R), Chee Heng Loon, EMC channel director, Southeast Asia, EMC; Jon Murray, director, office of global product sales, EMC; Coco Aguilar, EMC product manager; MSI-ECS; Svet Paner, AVP sales and marketing, technology enterprise group, MSI-ECS; Nicky Francisco, channels manager, EMC Philippines; and Ronnie Latinazo, country manager, EMC Philippines.  

MSI-ECS has consistently bagged the award since 2011.