Panama Ministry of Economy discloses breach claimed by INC ransomware
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What’s new: Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has reported a potential breach involving one of its workstations, attributed to the INC ransomware group. The ministry activated security protocols, confirming that core systems remain unaffected and operational. However, INC ransomware claims to have stolen over 1.5 TB of data, including sensitive emails and financial documents, and has leaked samples on the dark web.
Who’s affected
The breach potentially affects the Panama Ministry of Economy and Finance, which manages critical fiscal policies and the Panama Canal revenues. Personal and institutional data are reported to be secure.
What to do
- Review and reinforce security protocols to prevent similar breaches.
- Monitor for any unusual activity or data leaks related to the incident.
- Ensure data backups are secure and not accessible from compromised systems.
