Leaknet: Major Cyberattack on Petroecuador Exposes 385 GB

In 2025, Ecuador's state oil company, Petroecuador, was hit by a major cyberattack. Hackers exploited security weaknesses to encrypt the company's servers and steal 385 GB of sensitive data, including internal communications, financial records, contracts, and employee information. The leaked data has been verified as authentic and is believed to provide new evidence in an ongoing corruption investigation involving high-level officials in both the company and the government. This incident underscores significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Ecuador's critical infrastructure and highlights the urgent need for improved protective measures.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of cyber incidents targeting key Ecuadorian institutions in recent years. These repeated breaches reveal escalating challenges for the country in defending its digital systems against sophisticated cyber threats, emphasizing the need for strengthened cybersecurity strategies nationwide.
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