Pinoy cyber hackers victimize VP Web site By Michaela P. del Callar and Jason Faustino 06/21/2011

Pinoy cyber hackers victimize VP Web site

By Michaela P. del Callar and Jason Faustino 06/21/2011
Hackers have broke into the official website of Vice President Jejomar Binay, the latest breach of cyber security to hit the government, prompting it to review all its sites.

A group calling themselves as Philker said in a message posted on the website that they “possess skills in the areas of cyber security, visual graphics and human manipulation that work on the progression of Philippine cyber culture.”

Joey Salgado, spokesman for Vice President Jejomar Binay, said the office has already sought assistance from Malacanang to address the hacking incident.

“It is quite unfortunate that certain groups have been able to hack the official website of the Office of the Vice President,” Salagado said. “We are hoping that this issue will be speedily resolved.”... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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