A cyberattack attempt targeting Uruguay’s Fiscalía General de la Nación was reported, but no sensitive information was accessed. The attack was quickly identified, and security protocols were immediately activated to prevent any potential damage. According to Javier Benech, the institution’s Communications Director, the cybersecurity measures were effective, ensuring that the systems remained secure throughout the event.
After the attack, Fiscalía’s technical teams, in coordination with AGESIC, the National Agency for the Development of Electronic Government, worked tirelessly to monitor the situation.
They focused on responding to the incident while ensuring that all systems continued to operate normally. The teams conducted real-time checks to ensure there were no vulnerabilities and kept the institution’s systems under tight control.
Despite the initial concern, Fiscalía assured the public that there was no unauthorized access to sensitive data or internal systems. All operations were carried out smoothly, with no breaches of security. Benech emphasized that the institution’s team remained in full control of the situation, and no information had been compromised in any way during the attack.
Rumors about possible data leaks began circulating, but Fiscalía quickly clarified that the incident had been fully contained. All systems continued to function as expected, and the established protocols remained in place to prevent future attacks. The institution’s swift response demonstrated its commitment to maintaining the security and integrity of its operations, reassuring the public of its preparedness against cyber threats.
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