The Philippine National Police (PNP) calls for a government-wide review of cybersecurity measures after hackers deface the websites of the Senate and the House of Representatives. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. says the incidents serve as a “wake-up call” and highlights the need for tighter inter-agency coordination, stronger cybersecurity safeguards, and improved monitoring of government digital networks.
According to reports, the Senate and House sites are targeted within days of each other, with the House website reportedly defaced on Saturday shortly after the Senate website was attacked in a separate incident. One source says a group of hackers claims responsibility and frames the attacks as a protest related to government corruption.
The PNP statement urges government institutions to regularly review their security protocols, update systems, and reinforce protective measures to reduce the risk of further intrusions affecting key state institutions. The articles do not provide additional technical details about the breaches or the extent of any data compromise.
