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MANILA, Philippines — Cybersecurity group Deepweb Connect has apologized for spreading “inaccurate information” regarding the alleged data breach of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on the so-called dark web.
It also acknowledged that data posted on social media platforms and websites regarding the incident lacked sufficient verification.
“After a thorough investigation and re-evaluation, we have determined that the information shared is inaccurate and lacks basis,” Deepweb Connec posted on its Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts Thursday night. said in a statement.
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“We deeply regret any confusion or concern our actions may have caused, particularly within the respected circles of PSA and its stakeholders,” it added.
Deep Web Konek said it has already removed all media content related to the alleged leak.
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The group also reiterated its “heartfelt apologies” to PSA and all affected parties, adding: “We deeply value the trust and confidence placed in us by our esteemed community and are committed to transparency and… We are determined to earn back that trust through responsible action.”
On April 3, Deep Web Konek expressed concern over the alleged leaking of Philippine identity documents to the dark web, hinting at further government data breaches.
The group said the information allegedly leaked was of Philippine identity cards, leading to speculation that the files were obtained from government data repositories such as the PSA.
