DICT warns of potential DDoS attack on November 5

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has alerted the public about a potential Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, described as a 'traffic flood,' scheduled for November 5.

DDoS attacks can cause websites and online services to become slow or completely unavailable to users by overwhelming target servers with massive internet traffic.

The DICT assured the public that this type of attack will not involve the theft of personal accounts, data, or funds.

DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda stated that the threat is global in scale and the agency is prepared, working with international counterparts.

Under Oplan Cyberdome, the DICT is coordinating with various national agencies, including the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center and the National Telecommunications Commission, as well as law enforcement and other partners for rapid response.

The National Computer Emergency Response Team is maintaining a 24/7 watch to ensure the security of the digital space.