Converge Blocks 183 Billion Attempts to Access Illegal Websites in 2024, Highlights AI-Driven Threat
Chief Executive Adviser Eugene Yeo apprises Converge employees on specialized technology topics such as AI and blockchain in a bid to train the workforce on emerging technologies impacting the broader tech landscape. Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a leading Philippine fiber broadband and technology provider, blocked a staggering 183 billion attempts to access illegal websites in 2024. This represents a significant increase from previous years and underscores the growing threat of AI-powered malicious activity. Converge's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Andrew T. Malijan, described the company's network as a "digital fortress," strengthened by its proactive measures. In 2024 alone, Converge added 150,000 URLs and domains to its blacklist of illegal sites, bringing the total to 683,000. This resulted in the blocking of nearly 20 times more access attempts compared to 2021-2023 (10-12 billion attempts). The majority (98%) of blocked access attempts targeted we...