On the anniversary of Uruguay’s Air Force, a major cyberattack targeted the Directorate of Civil Aviation (Dinacia) in Uruguay. The attackers breached the website and posted a message that included President Yamandú Orsi’s personal cell phone number alongside his photograph. This image was sourced from the Ministry of the Interior’s system, which is part of the police’s SGSP database. The hackers made the personal data public while also attaching a message expressing frustration with political corruption and the state of the country.
The attackers went further by threatening to expose sensitive data, claiming to have access to a wide range of confidential information. They stated that they could access police records, addresses, and private data on every politician and public official in the country. In their message, they warned the government officials that they would hold them accountable for the worsening situation in Uruguay, which they claimed was plagued by increasing political corruption, criminal activity, and a declining national image.
President Orsi responded to the attack by acknowledging the gravity of the situation and highlighting the concerns raised about cyber threats to national security.
He expressed his distress over the incident, noting that it was a clear sign of the deteriorating state of political leadership and the growing influence of criminal organizations. Orsi linked the hack to broader national issues, such as political dishonesty, corruption, and the frustration of the Uruguayan people, who see no real change in response to these problems.
The hackers behind the attack identified themselves with the names LaPampaLeaks, BogotaLeaks, and Uruguayo1337.
They also posted additional photographs of a director from Uruguay’s Government Electronic Agency (Agesic), reinforcing their claims of having breached highly sensitive data. This cyberattack happened on the same day as the anniversary event of Uruguay’s Air Force, at which President Orsi was expected to attend. The hack highlights the increasing vulnerability of governmental institutions in Uruguay and underscores the challenges the country faces in securing its digital infrastructure.
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