Hacking of Philippine Senate’s website spotlights widening political crisis

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The Philippine Senate's official website was hacked and defaced with a message accusing lawmakers of betraying public trust, underscoring a political crisis spilling into digital realms. The hack bears hallmarks of the Anonymous collective, reflecting mounting political tensions.

The Philippine Senate’s political crisis has spilled into cyberspace after its official website went offline on Thursday following its defacement with a warning accusing lawmakers of betraying the public trust. “The people deserve truth. The people deserve accountability. The people deserve better. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect Us,” the message said, using a closing phrase long associated with the global hacktivist collective Anonymous. The incident comes as the Senate remains...