Cybercrimes on the rise

Cybercrimes are on the rise and if not curbed immediately, computer-related crimes could turn into a big security risk, authorities warned on Wednesday.

Roland Aguto, chief of the National Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime division, and Senior Inspector Levy Lozada, chief of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and Digital Forensic Laboratory, said the number of crimes committed through the Internet has rapidly risen nationwide. The two officials were the main speakers at a forum initiated by the United States Embassy held at Asian Institute of Management in Makati City.