Palace hits defacement of NHCP website

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Reblog by: Marlo Rayon Hallasgo

June 14, 2015 / 8:55 PM at Pasay City, Philippines

Palace said the defacement of a government website to express grievances cannot be condoned. In a radio interview, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said there are other legal avenues in expressing grievances to the government.

''Whatever the message is, we cannot condone the hacking,'' she said.

''Maraming ibang pamamaraaan para maabot ang mga taong nasa pamahalaan kaya nga tayo may feedback mechanisms. Marami sa amin nasa social media na rin. Hindi naman tayo mahirap maabot at handa kaming sumagot sa mga ganitong tanong, huwag lang nating idaan sa ganitong pamamaraan."

Hackers struck anew on Independence Day, this time defacing the website of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

The website showed a Philippine flag on top of a black background.

A message by Global Security Hackers on the site questioned President Aquino if he has done enough for the country in the past five years.

"Greetings Mr. President. It's been five years since you've been elected on your position. And since then, we have been observing you carefully. In those years, Do you think you've done enough for the country? In those years, Do you think our economy improved? Or it became worst just like the previous presidents' reign. How about your pledge to end the corruption? Where is the justice for the 44 Fallen soldiers? We are seeking answers from you, Mr. President," the group said.

The message was signed by: Pinoy Vendetta./Anonymous Rizal./Magdalo Cyber Army./Ghost Security Hackers.//

The defacement of the NHCP website comes after similar acts by hackers earlier this year.

In January, hackers defaced various government websites as they call for justice for the death of the 44 commandos of the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP-SAF). Last March, the website of the Philippine National Police Security and Protection Group was defaced by a still unidentified hacker who posted a pro-Palestinian remark on the site.

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima earlier said hacking is a criminal offense under Republic Act 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act), punishable with imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of P100,000.

Global Security Hackers Photo