Gov't cyber teams, cops gear up for threat of web, app attacks

All government cyber teams must be vigilant and prepared for the possible Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyberattack on Wednesday, Nov. 5, President Marcos said.

- By AARON RECUENCO and BETHEENA UNITE

"The President directed DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology) and all cyber teams in government to be vigilant and prepare for the November 5 possible DDoS attacks," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

According to the DICT, it has activated "Oplan Cyber Dome" to ensure that all digital services of the government and privately-operated critical information infrastructure such as banks, telcos, and hospitals are also protected and ready to respond to any DDoS attacks.

"The public is assured that the government and the private sectors are working hand-in-hand to ensure all digital services are available and secure," the DICT said in a statement.

As of Tuesday, Castro said no detailed information about the possible attack has been provided yet.