Here We Go Again: Was the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Hacked?
A hacker group known as "Philippine Cyber Mafia" has ALLEGEDLY leaked data from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The breach, first reported through Deep Web Konek Team, includes documents allegedly containing Overseas Filipino Voters details, political parties information, and other potentially personally identifiable information.
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Deep Web Konek was alerted from a post from Philippine Cyber Mafia earlier today, claiming responsibility for the breach. The post, showcased an image containing what appeared to be leaked data files with names, locations, and other details. Additionally, the post mentioned a "review" of the alleged data leak, hinting at further disclosures.
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Screenshots of the samples provided revealed multiple downloadable PDF files. These files, labeled under different political organizations and voter lists, suggest that several election-related data might have been compromised. Based on the exposed screenshots, the breach may have affected:
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1. Voter registration details, including names and locations
2. Certificates of Acceptance from different Political Parties (CyberMafia also said Certificates of Candidacy were included)
3. Lists of applicants approved for Overseas Voting
As of now, COMELEC has issued an official statement regarding the alleged breach and told it's HOAX.
Deep Web Konek also alerted the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the said breach.
(This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.)
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