PSA reports 'limited' CBMS data breach

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a 'limited' data breach in its Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS), which collects information for poverty alleviation programs.

Government agencies are investigating the incident, and the PSA has shut down its servers to prevent further attacks.

Limited CBMS data was accessed but not removed from the system; the agency has backup copies and is strengthening data protection measures with the DICT and NPC.