Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot-button topic not just in the tech world but outside of it with no less than US president Joe Biden issuing an executive order govern its responsible use.
Jack Madrid, president and CEO of IBPAP further said that the organization is “deeply alarmed by these malicious acts, which not only jeopardize the operations of the IT-BPM industry but also the reputation of the Philippines as an attractive investment destination.”
A test subsite related to the ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB), the division of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) that develops, promotes, and implements ICT literacy and competency in the country, was detected to have been defaced by hackers in the early hours of Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Just before midnight on Sunday, Oct. 14, an individual with the handle DiabloX entered an ongoing X.com (Twitter) Space that was discussing the recent hackings on Philippine government agencies and spoke to listeners. According to him, it was alright that his words be recorded as it was his last “play” at cyber.
The five-year NICTDA is anchored on six development components, namely: digital connectivity, digital transformation, digital inclusivity, ICT resiliency and sustainability, strategic partnership, and digital ecosystems development.
Through the Consumer Complaints Assistance and Resolution System (CARe System) and Philippine Online Dispute Resolution System (PODRS), consumers would have a seamless and stress-free experience from the time they file their initial complaint until the final resolution, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
On October 8, Sunday, an actor on Facebook posted download links to data files belonging to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and potentially the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) OneExpert system, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Forensic group.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) confirmed on Wednesday, Oct. 11, that its IT system was hacked but claimed the breach was only limited to its Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) based on its initial assessment.
Bohol representative Alexie B. Tutor, a member of the House Committee on Information & Communications Technology, has pointed out the lack of certified experts and underinvestment in cybersecurity as among the factors that contributed to complacency and the false sense of security in cybercrimes.
