By Benjamin Cuaresma
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is investigating an alleged cyberattack involving the Philippine Air Force (PAF) after reports surfaced that sensitive military personnel and administrative records may have been compromised.
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said military cybersecurity units were verifying the claims, stressing that the alleged breach remained unconfirmed.
“At this point, these are mere speculations,” Padilla said during a briefing at Camp Aguinaldo on Tuesday.
Cybersecurity group Deep Web Konek earlier reported that a hacker had allegedly obtained files from the PAF’s Human Resource Management Information System.
The supposedly compromised documents included command orders, logistics and promotion records, military camp information, and personnel names and identification numbers. The hacker reportedly offered the files for download on a dark web forum.
Meanwhile, PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Jay Capinguian said the Air Force’s 950th Cyber Wing was coordinating with the AFP Cyber Command to verify the reports.
The AFP said further updates would be released after its technical personnel complete their investigation.
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