BIR, cyber agencies probe alleged data breach in PH

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it is coordinating with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center and the Department of Information and Communications Technology's National Computer Emergency Response Team to verify reports of a possible data breach.

According to a Philippine News Agency report, the agency has activated response measures to assess the reported incident and safeguard its systems and taxpayer information following claims of a data leak circulating online.

The BIR said it continues to strengthen its cybersecurity measures and urged the public to transact only through official channels.

The agency said it would provide updates as more information becomes available, the Philippine News Agency reported. Paraluman News with a report of Anna Leah Gonzales/Philippine News Agency