GCash is officially cleared! The National Privacy Commission (NPC) concluded its investigation into the highly publicized data breach claims, finding no evidence that a system breach occurred within the e-wallet platform. The NPC confirmed the public dataset circulating online was inconsistent with GCash's actual records, closing the case and providing reassurance to millions of users.

A recent data breach involving the stalkerware app Catwatchful has exposed the sensitive personal data of over 26,000 individuals. Marketed as a parental control tool, the app secretly tracked users' messages, locations, and more. Security flaws in its backend allowed unauthorized access, highlighting the growing dangers of surveillance software and the urgent need for stronger mobile security protections.