Hackers Compromise DMW Network Amid Government Cybersecurity Investigations

• •HappyGoLuckyPH claims access to DMW systems for over a month.
• •No sensitive data or PII confirmed compromised in the DOLE incident.
• •DICT is actively investigating multiple cyber threats across government agencies.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is investigating unauthorized access to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) website and a web defacement incident involving the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The hacktivist group HappyGoLuckyPH claimed responsibility for the DMW breach, asserting they had access for over a month, potentially compromising sensitive data. The DICT confirmed that no Personally Identifiable Information (PII) was compromised in the DOLE incident. As a precaution, affected web services have been taken offline while forensic investigations are ongoing. The DICT is also addressing a false report of a ransomware attack against the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), confirming no evidence of a breach. The agency is coordinating with affected departments to enhance security measures and restore services. Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.