MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday said it is closely monitoring a potential Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) or “traffic flood” attack that may occur on November 5, which could temporarily slow down or prevent access to some websites and applications.

The DICT clarified that the situation does not involve any data breach, assuring the public that no personal accounts, data, or funds are at risk.

The agency advised users to remain calm and take simple precautions, such as:
— Trying again later if a site fails to load
— Using only official apps or status pages
— Following verified updates from legitimate sources
— Avoiding participation in illegal online activities

Under Oplan Cyberdome, the DICT said it is working with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), law enforcement agencies, and other partners to respond swiftly and protect online platforms from potential disruptions.

The department also confirmed that its National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has been placed on 24/7 active monitoring to ensure the safety and stability of the country’s digital infrastructure.

The public is encouraged to report any cyber incidents to 1326@dict.gov.ph or contact the DICT hotline 1326.

“Let’s stay alert, calm, and responsible in using the internet. Together, let’s keep the Philippines #CyberSafe,” the agency said.