MANLA, Philippines —The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity, through the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT), confirmed late on Monday that they are responding to multiple cyber threats detected in various government agencies.
These include unauthorized access to the website of the Department of Migrant Workers, a web defacement incident involving the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and an alleged ransomware attack affecting the Philippine Ports Authority.
“In response to the unauthorized access detected on the DMW website, the DICT activated emergency incident protocols through direct coordination and on-site technical response with the DMW Management Information Technology Service. Joint technical teams immediately implemented access-control hardening and system isolation measures in aid of the ongoing forensic investigation and system recovery,” the DICT said.
“Upon detecting the unauthorized modification on the DOLE web host, the DICT promptly notified DOLE IT administrators and initiated coordinated response protocols. Designated agency focal persons confirmed that primary system and access-control measures were immediately enforced to isolate the affected node, support ongoing digital forensics, and facilitate safe system restoration. Initial technical assessments confirm that no sensitive databases or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) were compromised,” it added.