Senegal shuts national ID systems after ransomware group claims data theft

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Senegal's National ID Office Closes After Ransomware Attack Senegal confirmed a breach of its national ID card department following claims by the ransomware group Green Blood Group. The attack resulted in the theft of 139 GB of data and led to the temporary closure of the Directorate of File Automation, which manages national ID cards, passports, and biometric data, to contain the incident. 5 sources 42