The Brazilian Ministry of Economy has disclosed a ransomware attack on the internal network of the National Treasury Secretariat.
“Containment measures were immediately applied and the Federal Police called”, the Brazilian government said on Saturday evening.
The effects of the criminal action are currently being evaluated by security specialists from the National Treasury Secretariat and the Digital Government Secretariat.
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Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.



