Panama’s MEF Hacked: Cybersecurity Drama Unfolds Amid Data Breach Claims
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance may have been compromised by a cyberattack, but don’t worry—it’s just the hackers trying to balance the budget! The MEF assures us their core systems are safe, but the INC Ransom gang claims to have swiped 1.5 TB of data. Who knew Panama’s economy was so… hacktastic?
Hot Take:
Oh Panama, you sly fox! While your Ministry of Economy and Finance was busy ensuring the cash keeps flowing through the canal, they forgot to close the digital floodgates. Who knew ransomware gangs were such big fans of the Panama Canal? They must have heard it’s a goldmine, and decided to ‘borrow’ some fiscal data! But hey, at least the hackers got their cardio in by running circles around those security protocols. Better luck next time, MEF!
Key Points:
- Panama’s MEF suspects a cyberattack on one of its computers but claims core systems remain untouched.
- The INC Ransom gang alleges they stole over 1.5 TB of sensitive data, including financial documents.
- MEF activated security protocols and assured the public that personal and institutional data are safe.
- INC Ransom, a notable ransomware group, has listed MEF as a victim on the dark web.
- BleepingComputer awaits confirmation from MEF regarding the hackers’ claims.