In a statement, the shipping regulatory agency said the breach prompted immediate action by Marina officials and employees at its central office to protect system integrity.
Collaborating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology-Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (DICT-CICC), Marina's IT team is investigating the attack and working to mitigate the data breach.
Efforts are underway to restore system functionality by tomorrow, June 18, 2024, to resume receiving and processing applications.
Marina also assured the public of its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity protocols to prevent future incidents.