The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs’ Facebook page has been defacement by unauthorised users, said the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica.
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, with support from the Online Safety Commission, is taking proactive steps to re-gain control of the Facebook page.
“Accessing social media accounts without the user’s authorisation is a serious issue,” said Kamikamica.
“This re-emphasises the importance cyber hygiene within our communities and families.”
Online Safety Commissioner Filipe Batiwale said cyber harms like defacement can cause reputational harm and disrupt essential communications and information dissemination.
‘We urge all users to use cyber hygiene practices, such as using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, to safeguard their accounts.”
