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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. orders
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Department of the Information and
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Communications Technology or DICT along
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with other cyber groups and all
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government agencies to prepare against
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possible cyber attacks on November 5.
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Clay Partilia has more in this report.
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Police Officer Mark conducts nearly all
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his transactions online, from paying
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bills to sending money home to his
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family in the province.
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The Department of Information and
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Communications Technology is issuing a
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warning to users like Mark. A global
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online protest is set for tomorrow,
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November 5, with hackers expected to
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stage distributed denial of service or
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traffic flaw attacks. This cyber
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offensives overwhelm websites and apps
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by bombarding them with requests,
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slowing platforms down and disrupting
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President Ferdin R. Marcus Jr. has
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ordered the DIC and cyber teams across
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all government agencies to brace
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themselves and remain on high alert. The
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public is assured that the government
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and the private sectors are working hand
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in hand to ensure all digital services
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are available and secure. Malakanyang
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says offline cyber dome is already
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activated fortifying government
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platforms and critical systems run by
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private institutions including banks,
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telco firms and hospitals. Officials
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advise users to access online services
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at alternative times. follow verified
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updates and steer clear of illegal
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online activities. Authorities emphasize
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this is not a data breach and no
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personal accounts, information or funds
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are at risk. The National Computer
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Emergency Response Team will operate
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24/7 to handle reports and assistance
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requests. Complaints may be sent to 1326
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PH or through the 1326 hotline
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from the National TV Network for a new
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and better Philippines.
