kun.uz Uzbekistan Data Leak Claims Withdrawn Amid Ongoing Investigation
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- •Hacker group Butterfly claimed access to data of 27 million Uzbek citizens but later retracted.
- •Uzbekistan's Interior Ministry is investigating the source of the alleged data leak.
- •Minister Sherzod Shermatov highlighted the need for urgent cybersecurity improvements.
A hacker group named Butterfly initially claimed to have accessed a government database containing personal information of over 27 million Uzbek citizens, including passport details and biometric data. The Interior Ministry of Uzbekistan announced an investigation on October 29, 2026, but has not confirmed the breach. Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov commented on the situation, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures without confirming the breach's details. The hacker group later retracted its claims, stating they had not hacked any systems but demonstrated the possibility of such an attack. The investigation continues, with no established link between the alleged data leak and the SAFE Service, a digital service for motorists. Cybersecurity experts warn that personal data can be exposed due to various vulnerabilities, including server misconfigurations and inadequate access controls. The situation remains unresolved as authorities continue to assess the claims and the potential risks involved.
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