Alleged Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Medical and Government Records at Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador

🏢 About the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador

The Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador (Ministerio de Salud Pública) is the national government agency responsible for public healthcare management, medical infrastructure, and oversight of health programs across Ecuador. It plays a central role in delivering medical services, policy implementation, and the distribution of public health resources.

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📌 Overview

On August 26, 2025, the threat actor Gatito_FBI_Nz claimed responsibility for leaking a large-scale dataset allegedly belonging to the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador.

The actor stated that the breach includes a wide range of personal, medical, and government data, covering everything from national identification numbers and emergency contacts to clinical records, internal documents, and procurement contracts.

Notably, this same organization was previously breached on March 29, 2025, suggesting repeated vulnerabilities in its systems.

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