The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group suspects foreign hackers are behind the recent defacement of several Facebook pages affiliated with the police organization, according to PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo. She revealed that the Anti-Cybercrime Group has identified certain groups and individuals involved and is coordinating with foreign counterparts since some of the responsible individuals are outside the Philippines’ jurisdiction.
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This revelation comes after the PNP-Human Rights Affairs Office’s Facebook page was defaced a week prior, although it has since recovered. Fajardo expressed concern over these incidents, emphasizing that it’s not exclusive to the PNP, as other government agencies have also fallen victim. She urged a collective effort to bolster both hardware and software, including antivirus and malware capabilities, to prevent such incidents from recurring.
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In response to the cybersecurity threat, Fajardo announced that the PNP is actively implementing enhanced measures across social media accounts of various PNP offices to thwart potential hacking attempts.
