State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus Details

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    State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus

    Minsk, Belarus • employees • Other Services (except Public Administration)

    Industry

    Other Services (except Public Administration)

    Security Incidents

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    The State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus (KGB RB) is the primary intelligence agency of Belarus, continuing the legacy of the Soviet-era KGB.

    Security Incidents

    State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus Breach of Apr 2024
    Severity Score
    High

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    The website of the Belarusian secret service was compromised in a cyberattack that resulted in the leakage of approximately 8,600 records, raising serious concerns about national security and privacy breaches. The exposed data potentially includes sensitive information regarding employees and operational details, which could have severe implications. The specifics of the data compromised remain largely undisclosed as the situation continues to unfold.

    Severity

    This incident is part of a larger pattern of targeted cyberattacks against government and critical infrastructure entities, highlighting the ongoing risks and challenges in cybersecurity. These breaches not only jeopardize state security but also erode public trust in government safeguards against digital threats​.

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