Cybercrime Scandal: 20 Government Agencies Allegedly Hacked
Renato Paraiso of CICC reports that hackers claimed breaches at 20 agencies, while only 10 have officially reported to the regulators.
Overview of Alleged Breaches
In recent developments, hackers have purportedly breached around 20 government agencies in the Philippines. This figure is notably higher than the number of agencies that have officially reported data incidents to the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
Renato Paraiso, the executive director of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), shared these insights during a radio interview, indicating that the situation needs further investigation.
Reported Breaches vs. Allegations
While Paraiso referred to various alleged hacks claiming to contain substantial evidence of stolen data, only 10 agencies have formally acknowledged the breaches. These agencies are required by law to notify the NPC if personal information of citizens is compromised.
Among those reporting incidents are the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Department of Justice, alongside several others. The compliance from these agencies reflects a growing concern over data privacy and security within governmental operations.
Data Confirmation and Investigation
The CICC is currently investigating the authenticity of the claims made by hackers. Paraiso noted that authorities need to determine if the datasets being circulated are genuinely new or whether they are
