Panama’s Ministry Hit by INC Ransomware: 1.5TB Data Heist or Just Another Day at the Office?
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance faced a cyber breach, with the INC Ransom Group claiming responsibility. They allegedly grabbed over 1.5 terabytes of data. Despite this, the Ministry assures that critical systems are untouched and operational, reinforcing their security measures to prevent future “digital heists.”
Hot Take:
Looks like Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance just got a surprise audit from the INC Ransom Group. Who knew ransomware gangs were expanding into the financial oversight business? Let’s just hope the Ministry’s cybersecurity budget doesn’t get audited next!
Key Points:
- Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a security breach in its infrastructure.
- Security protocols were activated, and critical systems were reportedly unharmed.
- INC Ransom Group claimed responsibility for the breach, boasting about 1.5 terabytes of stolen data.
- The group threatened to release more data unless contacted by the Ministry’s employees.
- INC Ransom has previously targeted other organizations, such as Xerox Business Solutions and McLaren Health Care.
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