BIR allegedly häçked, currently under investigation

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BIR Under Probe Following Alleged Online Data Leak​

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched an investigation into unverified reports circulating online claiming that agency-linked data has been compromised and leaked on häçker forums.

While authorities are treating the situation with high priority, the agency has yet to confirm the full scope or nature of the potential information involved.

Key Highlights of the Incident:​

• Active Inter-Agency Investigation: The BIR is closely coordinating with top cybersecurity and law enforcement bodies, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT), the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group.
• Prior Cyber Incidents: This development follows a minor website defacement incident earlier in September, where a häçker group briefly altered the homepage. During that previous event, initial security assessments indicated that core taxpayer databases and sensitive financial records remained unaffected.
• Privacy Commission Stance: The National Privacy Commission (NPC) pointed out that online claims or leaked file listings do not automatically establish that a formal personal data breach has taken place, though they continue to monitor and coordinate with relevant agencies.

The BIR has assured the public that safeguarding confidential taxpayer information remains its top priority and promised to release official updates as the joint technical probe progresses.

 

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