The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Monday said it was investigating the alleged hacking of the mobile phone number of former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos Jr., who is now the campaign manager of presidential bet Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“The NTC is still currently investigating the matter in coordination with Globe Telecom, but agrees with the latter that it may be a classic case of ‘SMS spoofing’,” the NTC said in a statement.“It has been sending out unscrupulous messages. [I] went to Globe office this afternoon to complain [about the hacking incident] and had the number immediately suspended,” said Abalos.In their statement, Globe confirmed it received a report on May 8 that Abalos’ mobile number was spoofed.
“Using base station technology, these devices can detect active cellphones within a certain range and directly transmit SMS messages via frequencies that are sent from the machine,” it said. The NTC had given limited authority to use cell broadcasters only for alerts and warnings during disasters and emergencies.
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