cyberattack
DICT warns of possible internet ‘traffic flood’ on November 5 — but why that date?
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has issued a rare advisory warning of a possible “internet traffic flood” on November 5, urging the public and digital service providers to brace for potential slowdowns or disruptions in online services. According to the DICT, the warning does not involve a data breach […]
U.S. Warns Against Texting Amid Massive Cyberattack
Amid a sweeping cyberattack on telecommunications networks, U.S. officials are urging smartphone users to avoid traditional text messaging and switch to encrypted apps like Signal or WhatsApp to ensure secure communication. Dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” the cyber campaign is believed to be orchestrated by Chinese hackers, according to the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]