According to El Tiempo, citing confirmation from the head of the Piura Tax Administration Service (SAT Piura), its tax information system was attacked on March 29, 2025, with the attackers demanding payment in Bitcoin [1]. Technicians and specialists intervened, gradually restoring collection systems over the weekend before resuming full service [1]. The director stated that personal data was not at risk, and the extortion demand should not be equated directly with a confirmed personal data breach [1].
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Peru's SAT Piura Tax Service System Hit by Cyberattack and Bitcoin Extortion Demand
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- Disclosed
- May 3, 2025
- Occurred
- Mar 29, 2025
- Published
- Nov 10, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
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The director stated that personal data was not at risk, and the extortion demand should not be equated directly with a confirmed personal data breach [1].
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The director stated that personal data was not at risk, and the extortion demand should not be equated directly with a confirmed personal data breach [1].
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