Chile's National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCI) ruled out a recent cyberattack following reports of a suspected data leak at the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR). Authorities confirm services are operating normally and data was previously leaked. Lawmakers voiced concerns over structural cybersecurity shortcomings.
Since May 1, a cybersecurity intelligence alert stirred concern after Vecert Analyzer detected a suspected breach at TGR, involving high-level administrative credentials. ANCI stated it is analyzing reports of malicious activity affecting public services and telecom operators over the past 48 hours.
The General Treasury of the Republic (TGR) ruled out disruptions, stating it operates 'with normalcy' and without evidence of breaches. The Digital Government Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance assured ClaveÚnica is '100% operational, secure, and functioning normally', with no impact on its infrastructure.
On Saturday, ANCI director Michelle Bordachar told Radio Biobío there was no recent attack or compromised infrastructure, pointing to previously leaked data.
Lawmakers from the Future, Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation Commission expressed alarm. Daniel Manouchehri (PS) called it 'structural', criticizing ANCI's lack of budget and oversight: 'A tiger without teeth'. Roberto Arroyo (PSC) said: 'Confirms personal data still circulates uncontrolled. That's a grave state failure'. Diego Schalper (RN) demanded anticipation and investment, while Cristóbal Martínez (UDI) urged avoiding unnecessary alarm.
