The Panamanian Ministry of Economy and Finance detected a possible malware incident on one of its workstations, but core systems remain unaffected and operational. Despite the security measures taken, the INC Ransom gang claims to have stolen over 1.5 TB of data, raising concerns about ongoing threats. #INC Ransom #PanamaEconomicMinistery
Keypoints
- The Panama Ministry of Economy and Finance identified a malware incident but confirmed no disruption to critical systems.
- Security protocols were immediately activated to contain the possible breach.
- INC Ransom gang claims to have stolen over 1.5 TB of sensitive data from MEF’s systems.
- The group included MEF in their dark web victim list and leaked sample data as proof of breach.
- MEF manages vital national revenue streams, including Panama Canal income, making such attacks significant.