Comelec on full alert vs cyber attacks during Holy Week

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is on full alert during Holy Week with 24-hour monitoring of its systems to prevent cyber attacks.

Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that cyber attacks usually occur when people are on vacation or relaxing, hence the need for continuous vigilance.

The poll body has blocked approximately 75,000 attempts to hack the online voting system for overseas Filipinos.

These attempts are part of millions of unsuccessful cyber attacks detected on Comelec's systems, with additional attempts targeting the overseas voting system.

Comelec's cybersecurity personnel are being commended for their efforts, supported by proactive measures, continuous monitoring, and advanced equipment to ensure vote security.

Garcia assured the public that Comelec is ready for any spike in cyberattacks during the voting period, learning from past experiences like the 2017 data breach.