The hackers replaced PLDT’s account name with “PLDT Doesn’t Care”. Due to pandemic crisis PLDT provided a free speed boost for Fiber subscribers amid the lockdowns which only lasted April 30, 2020. The anonymous group claims to be the responsible for the hacked.
Apparently the post deleted immediately after the pldt’s notice it,
Below are the quoted text by anonymous group.
As the pandemic arises, Filipinos need fast internet to communicate with their loved ones. Do your job. The corrupt fear us, the honest support us, the heroic join us. We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget . Expect us
They also tweeted the login credentials for PLDT
Login: PLDT_Cares
Password: #Nakapagpapabagabag0117
They also warned a tweet for Globe that they will be the next.
Who are Anonymous Hackers?
Anonymous is a decentralized international hacktivist group that is widely known for its various cyber attacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations, and the Church of Scientology. Anonymous groups formed 2004 or 16 years ago.
Source: wikipedia, pldt
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