A Hacker Displayed Documents Obtained in an Alleged Cyberattack: The UAF Suspends its Platforms
Panama’s Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) suspended its technological platforms after detecting an information security incident. The institution took systems offline as a preventive measure while investigations take place. Threat actors claim to have leaked over 87,000 records, including scanned Panamanian identity cards (cédulas).
The UAF has issued an official statement regarding the situation:
- The Incident: It confirmed a security breach affecting its IT network and immediately activated containment and analysis protocols.
- System Status: All UAF platforms and online services remain temporarily suspended until all forensic verifications are completed.
- Data Status: The UAF has formally stated that there are currently no indications that any sensitive or classified intelligence data was compromised.
The Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) maintains that no “sensitive and classified information” has been leaked from its servers, although a well-known hacker, who calls himself “Gordon Freeman”, announced on social media that he has 87,592 records from the entity’s database in his possession. The allegedly leaked information includes names, email addresses, bank statements, and personal documents. Gordon Freeman claims to possess 37.17 GB of images in total and, as proof, posted blurred photos of identity cards belonging to some of those affected.
You can track further official updates on the restoration of their online portals directly via the Unidad de Análisis Financiero de Panamá website.
