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CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth regains control after Facebook page hack

The Episcopal Commission on Youth combats hacking incident, emphasizes the importance of cyber vigilance and community support in safeguarding digital spaces

Published Mar 11, 2024 07:30 am

At A Glance

  • Four days ago, the ECY's Facebook page was compromised by hackers who gained unauthorized access. The intruders swiftly changed the page's name to "Advertising Tips," causing confusion and concern among the ECY's followers.
  • Following the breach, the ECY secretariat alerted their followers about the incident through updates and requested prayers as they worked to recover control of their account and restore its original identity.
  • By promptly detecting and removing two unauthorized login accounts associated with the hackers, vigilant page administrators were able to prevent further damage and eventually regain full control of the page, reinstating the ECY secretariat as the administrator.
  • Despite their efforts to recover the page, the ECY faced a challenge due to Facebook's policy that restricts name changes to once every 60 days. This policy initially prevented the ECY from immediately reverting the page's name back to "CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Youth."
  • The ECY has since regained control of their Facebook page and, although they had to wait to revert the page name due to Facebook's policy, they have now ensured the page's security and integrity. They expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and gratitude for the community's prayers and support, reaffirming their commitment to vigilance against cyber threats and the continuation of their mission to empower Filipino youth.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY) faced a recent cyber attack when their official Facebook page was compromised and renamed to "Advertising Tips." In a series of updates, the ECY secretariat informed followers about the incident and their efforts to reclaim control.

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Four days ago, the ECY issued a notice regarding unauthorized access to their Facebook account. The hackers swiftly changed the page's name, causing confusion and concern among followers. The ECY requested prayers from the community as they worked diligently to regain control and restore their rightful identity.

Today, March 11, the ECY provided an update on the hacking incident. The update said that vigilant page administrator/s promptly detected and removed two unauthorized login accounts associated with the hackers. Their swift action prevented further damage to the ECY's Facebook presence.

Despite their efforts, the ECY encountered an obstacle. Facebook's policy stipulates that page names can only be changed once every 60 days. Desperate to revert to its original name, "CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Youth," the ECY faced a waiting period.

In a recent post, the ECY confirmed that they have regained control of their Facebook page. The secretariat now serves as the administrator, ensuring the page's security and integrity. However, they expressed regret for any inconvenience caused during the interim when the page bore the name "Advertising Tips."


The incident reminds organizations and individuals to remain vigilant against cyber threats. The ECY encourages users to report suspicious activities promptly and adhere to best practices for online security.

As the ECY resumes its mission of empowering Filipino youth through faith and service, they express gratitude for the prayers and support received during this challenging time. Let us stand united against cybercrime and protect our digital spaces.

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