Cybersecurity threats against Manila are likely being directed by Beijing as a calculated maneuver to undermine the defensive capabilities of the Philippines across the disputed South China Sea, warned observers who recently spoke to The Epoch Times.
Philippine defense officials said on Feb. 19 that the nation continues to grapple with mounting cyber aggression driven by persistent hacking campaigns originating from China.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Cyber Command chief Brig. Gen. Joey Fontiveros detailed in a forum how these hostile actors have executed malware deployments, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and data thefts tied to tensions in the South China Sea.
“The country’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026 is characterized by escalating threats driven by geopolitical tensions, rapid digital transformation, and a sophisticated adversary environment, particularly from state-sponsored actors,” Fontiveros said in his address, as reported by Manila Standard on Feb. 20….
China’s Cyber Offensive Threatens Philippine Sovereignty in South China Sea: Analysts
