The House of Representatives's official website has been "voluntarily taken offline" following the detection of "suspicious and unusual activities" despite the security enhancements, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
"We regret to inform the public that the official website of the House of Representatives has been voluntarily taken offline once again. Despite our recent security enhancements, we have detected suspicious and unusual activities that necessitate further scrutiny," he said in an official statement.
Hindi na naman ma-access ang website ng House of Representatives ngayong Martes, October 17.
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Ayon kay House Sec. General Reginald Velasco, "Despite our recent security enhancements, we have detected suspicious and unusual activities that necessitate further scrutiny." | DZRH News pic.twitter.com/3dYMTxyws6
Velasco said they would "double-check and reinforce the cybersecurity" of the website.
"Our primary concern is to guarantee the safety, integrity, and reliability of our digital platform for the citizens we serve," he said.
The House Secretary General said they understand that the website's unavailability might cause inconvenience to the public and that they appreciate their "patience and understanding".
He reiterated that their "commitment to transparency and open communication remains unwavering."
"We will provide updates as soon as we have more information," Velasco added.
On late evening Monday, Velasco announced that the House's official website has been "fully restored and operational" after it was hacked by a certain "3MUSKETEERZ".
