The breach exposed personal information of registered individuals.
The Philippine National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH) initially reported the breach, suspecting unauthorized access via a compromised account.
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OneExpert, managed by DOST, is a public registry of Filipino experts, aiming to connect people with expert services and enhance science and technology assistance within the Philippines.
DOST swiftly took action to enhance portal security and restore normal functioning after the breach.
The department assured no sensitive personal data was compromised. They are committed to reinforcing information systems to prevent future breaches. The National Privacy Commission has not received notification of compromised data from DOST.
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This breach highlights the necessity for improved data security measures across government agencies, following similar incidents in other organizations like the Philippine Statistics Authority and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.
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