PH government to charge Filipino hackers who defaced Chinese websites

The Philippine government said on Tuesday that it will go after Filipino hackers who recently attacked and defaced Chinese websites.

“We have laws on maintenance of integrity of (internet) sites, in cyberspace, and we need to remind all concerned that such laws are being enforced in our country, respective of views that may be held by people who are resorting to those actions. We will continue to abide by our laws,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a press briefing.

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On May 19, Filipino hackers attacked 195 Chinese government and commercial websites and have posted the following message: “China’s alleged claim on maritime territories and oppressive poaching can no longer be tolerated. Stand against Opression! It’s time to fight back! Say NO to China’s Bullying!”

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Filipino hackers attack Chinese websites

Filipino hackers have attacked multiple Chinese websites in response to China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea and the poaching done by several Chinese fishermen in the area.

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Filipino hacker groups led by Anonymous Philippines, Panay Cyber Haxxors, Panay Cyber Army, and Phantom Hackers PH, defaced multiple Chinese government and private websites and posted the following message:

“China’s alleged claim on maritime territories and oppressive poaching can no longer be tolerated. Stand against Opression! It’s time to fight back! Say NO to China’s Bullying!”

The Philippines is currently in territorial dispute with China over the West Philippine Sea. On May 6, 11 Chinese fishermen were arrested at Hasa-Hasa Shoal (Half Moon Shoal) by the Philippine maritime police for poaching over 500 protected sea turtles.

Hit the source link below for the list of Chinese websites affected.

{ABS-CBN News}

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