Peru’s government is refuting claims that its digital platform has been compromised by the Rhysida ransomware gang, which has targeted various governments globally. While officials maintain that the main government website remains secure, they confirmed unauthorized access to the tax administration in Piura, where operations were affected by a cyberattack that has since been resolved. Authorities are investigating the incident and stressing the importance of official communication regarding cyber threats. Affected: Peru’s federal digital system and Piura’s tax administration.
Keypoints :
- Peru’s government denies its federal digital platform has been overtaken by Rhysida ransomware gang.
- The group demanded a ransom of 5 bitcoins and claims to have stolen documents from the government portal.
- While the main government services remain operational, unauthorized access was confirmed at Piura’s tax administration site.
- Piura’s tax administration acknowledged a cyberattack on March 29 but restored services within 48 hours without reporting data theft.
- National Digital Security Department activated preventive alerts and is investigating the incident.
- Officials advised the public to rely on official information and report all cyber incidents.
- Rhysida has a history of attacking various governmental and healthcare entities around the world.
- Concerns about cyber threats in Peru heightened after a significant data breach affecting millions last October.
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