{"id":18907,"date":"2024-05-24T03:03:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T03:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/government-to-counter-the-rise-of-cybercrime-rate\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T03:03:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T03:03:37","slug":"government-to-counter-the-rise-of-cybercrime-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/government-to-counter-the-rise-of-cybercrime-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Government to counter the rise of cybercrime rate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023 to 2028, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. adopted the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023 to 2028 to address the rising number of cyber threats and serve as a whole-of-nation roadmap in cyberspace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are strengthening all our efforts anti-cybercrime, from detection and response to case build-up and to resolution. We will continue to train our personnel in combatting cybercrime and enhance our cybersecurity capabilities,\u201d<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pco.gov.ph\/presidential-speech\/speech-by-president-ferdinand-r-marcos-jr-at-oath-taking-of-star-rank-officers-of-the-philippine-national-police\/#:~:text=Let%20us%20leverage%20on%20technology,potential%20contribution%20to%20national%20growth.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> President Marcos mentioned<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in his speech at the oath-taking of the Philippine National Police (PNP) star-rank officials last March 18.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Department of Information and Communications Technology\u2019s (DICT) NCSP 2023 \u2013 2028 outlined the country\u2019s policy direction and operational guidelines, creating a trusted, secure, and resilient cyberspace for Filipinos.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe latest threat that we have is cybercrime, where the emerging and evolving digital landscape faces threats that can undo its potential contribution to national growth,\u201d the President said on leveraging technology to further protect the people from cyber threats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aside from NCSP, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dict.gov.ph\/dict-releases-amended-cloud-first-policy-for-govt-transition-to-new-normal\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DICT amended its Cloud First Policy in 2020<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to provide \u201cclearer directives on policy coverage, data classification, and data security.\u201d This policy mandated government departments and agencies to prioritize cloud computing solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cUnderstanding that cyber security, sovereign data, and artificial intelligence, of course, is of a critical need,\u201d CTO Cloud Chief Operating Officer shared last May 9 at the 2nd Philippine CTO Summit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy stated that commitment to the Cloud First Policy established proper classification schemes in government data \u2013 essential to mitigate the risks of unauthorized access or disclosure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCloud services offer flexibility, security, and cost efficiency,\u201d Mr. Dy added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online scams as the top cybercrime in Q1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In April, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pna.gov.ph\/articles\/1222307\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> revealed 4,469 cybercrime incidents in the first quarter of 2024, a 21.84% rise compared to the previous quarter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Further, ACG chief Maj. Gen. Sidney S. Hernia asserted that online scam is the top cybercrime this Q1, with 990 documented cases followed by investment scams and debit\/credit card fraud.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIncreased online activity and the advancement of technology are some of the reasons why online sales scams increased. People diverted to online shopping instead of going to the mall. The rise in e-commerce and online platforms provides scammers with more opportunities to perpetrate their schemes,\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acg.pnp.gov.ph\/tracking-the-trend-april-2024-weekly-reports-show-escalation-of-online-selling-scams\/#:~:text=The%20PNP%20Anti-Cybercrime%20Group,%3B%20and%203rd%20week%20%E2%80%93%2063.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mr. Hernia explained<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on the rising cases of online fraud.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, DICT Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos warned the public in an interview during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/businessworld-economic-forum-ph-next-growth-drivers\/\">BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2024<\/a> to use their mobile phones wisely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEverybody uses a cellphone, and this is the most vulnerable tool that everybody uses, regardless of what application you have for as long as you are cell phone base, you\u2019re subject to attacks\u2026 Please stop clicking your phones very fast. Read carefully.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'> \u2013 <strong>Almira Louise S. Martinez<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>Aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023 to 2028, President Ferdinand R. 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