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Have you ever tried accessing a government website?
For registration, checking your accounts, or setting it up. The slow signal weakens the pace, and the possibility of the interface not being as intuitive as one might agree. The initial impression of their website makes it a concern for the safety of public’s information. Lately, there have been hackers who specifically target government websites such as DOST (Department of Science and Technology), PhilHealth (Philippine Health and Insurance Corporation), PSA-CBMS (Philippine Statistics Authority- Community-Based Monitoring System) and most recently, the Philippine Navy’s database due to the current dispute with China due to the West Philippine Sea.
The incidents concerning the data breach of the public may cause an uproar of distress, as the public urges the government agencies to take accountability for the websites lacking proper protection for a secure website. With that in mind, the upcoming National Elections and the candidates utilizing the power of the internet might cast worry on public voters. Following are the more common cyber risk that would likely impact the elections:
- Voter Registration System
- Voting Machine vulnerabilities
- Election Management systems
- Phishing and Social Engineering
To a certain extent, there should be an enlightenment on taking precautionary measures in order to safeguard your data privacy. Meanwhile, a proactive cybersecurity approach should be largely considered when it comes to identifying cyber threats in elections. By getting ahead of the malicious actors and potential vulnerabilities, this involves continuous monitoring, implementation of advanced technologies to detect potential threats. In the midst of the digital age, education and study plays a crucial role in an event as important as the elections, a well-informed workforce is capable of navigating the cyber threats by reinforcing the strength of the election systems.
By: Janha Tolentino
References:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/elections-cybersecurity-ai-deep-fakes-social-engineering/
