The Federal Mortgage Society (Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal) was hit by a ransomware attack that suspended appraisal procedures and may have exposed sensitive information. Databases and organizational records are encrypted, and local IT leaders estimate a potential ransom of 100 to 300 million pesos. #SociedadHipotecariaFederal #SHF
Information
- Victim: Federal Mortgage Society (Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal)
- Website: shf.gob.mx
- Country: Mexico
- Date Reported: 2026-01-24
Keypoints
- The Federal Mortgage Society was targeted in a ransomware attack that halted its appraisal processes.
- Databases and organizational information have been encrypted by the attackers.
- There is a risk that sensitive information may have been exfiltrated.
- The incident caused suspension of multiple internal procedures and services.
- The president of the Guanajuato Information Technology Cluster estimated a ransom between 100 and 300 million pesos.
- The attack was reported on 2026-01-24 and affects the institution’s public-facing operations.