DICT warns of possible DDoS cyberattack on November 5

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has issued a warning about a possible distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack on November 5, 2025.

This type of attack involves overwhelming a target system with traffic, which may cause websites and apps to slow down or become unavailable, but it is not a data breach.

The DICT assured the public that no personal accounts, data, or money will be stolen.

To mitigate potential issues, the DICT advises the public to try accessing websites again later, use official applications or status pages, and follow verified updates.

The DICT is collaborating with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, National Telecommunications Commission, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders under Oplan Cyberdome to protect online platforms.

The public may report incidents to 1326@dict.gov.ph or call the 1326 hotline.