Hackers behind govt website attacks arrested

By Philippine News Agency

Jul 19, 2024 12:04 am

GOVERNMENT investigators on Thursday presented three persons behind a series of cyberattacks on government online resources, including the Philippine Navy's database.

In a press conference, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said the three, identified by their internet handles 'Newbiexhacker,' 'Haxinja,' and 'D4rkJ1n,' were arrested in operations in Tagaytay, Cavite; Quezon City; and Makati City last week.

National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago and Navy officials present hackers behind the series of cyberattacks on government online resources at a press conference in Manila on July 18, 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF NBI

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