Government agencies in the Philippines have recently been targeted by cyberattacks, compromising sensitive personal data. Issues have arisen regarding the underestimation of stolen data’s value, underinvestment in cybersecurity and a rise in “hacktivism”. This has eroded citizens’ trust in their government’s ability to protect their data. The cybersecurity industry has urged for more proactive steps, including greater transparency, investment in cyber defense, and acknowledgment of hacktivism.

DaVita ransomware attack impacts 2.7M individuals – TechTarget
DaVita ransomware attack impacts 2.7M individuals TechTarget