GM Robles says reported PCSO data breach is fake news

MANILA, Philippines - Beware of fake news for views. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles issued this warning to the public on Friday as another fake news circulated on social media, claiming that the agency's database had been hacked by an obscure group of hackers. In a statement, GM Robles categorically described the report as fake news, stressing that there was never a breach in any of official sites or data base of the PCSO. "This is fake news. There was no breach nor any successful attempt to hack the systems of PCSO. We have not reported anything to DICT because nothing had happened," he said. "Relax, today is Valentine's Day and don't let it be ruined by some groups who were out to besmirch or cast doubt on the integrity of our games. It's too early for April Fool's Day and let us not easily fall for it," he added. "While there were numerous...