Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking into reports of alleged suspicious wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) access points around the Senate. In a statement on Friday, the DICT said the claim is still unverified, with no confirmed compromise of government systems or critical digital infrastructures.

According to Philippines News Agency, the DICT emphasized that appropriate validation and assessment activities are being conducted to determine the nature and legitimacy of the information received. The department has warned the public against sharing unverified cybersecurity-related claims to prevent unnecessary alarm or confusion.

The DICT has urged relevant government offices to review and strengthen their network security measures, including the monitoring of wireless access points, unauthorized devices, and suspicious network activities. While the claim of suspicious networks remains unverified, the public is advised to adhere to basic network security measures, such as connecting only to official and verified Wi-Fi networks and disabling automatic connections on mobile devices to avoid unintended access to unknown networks.

Additionally, the public is encouraged to report suspicious Wi-Fi pop-ups or any unusual connectivity behavior to the DICT. The department assures that the security of government digital systems is a top priority, and it remains committed to safeguarding the reliability and integrity of government online services, maintaining public trust in national digital governance efforts.

On Thursday, ‘DNH Klammer,’ a known figure in Philippine cybersecurity circles, reported a ‘hefty amount’ of access points appearing around the Senate, potentially associated with an unauthorized individual or group ‘sniffing’ network traffic in the vicinity. Such activities could allow attackers to monitor traffic, harvest credentials, intercept logins, capture emails, redirect websites, or inject malicious content when users connect to a rogue access point.