Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) listed by the Moneymessage ransomware group

Overview

The Moneymessage ransomware group has listed the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), the governmental body responsible for tax administration in Egypt, on its leak site. The authority oversees income, corporate and other taxes. The listing appeared on 17 November 2024.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated data from the tax authority. The archive is expected to include tax records, administrative documentation and employee information.

Risks for affected individuals

• Taxpayer data may be exposed.
• Administrative records are sensitive.
• Employees' information may be included.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• Whether the data has been published.
• The response status of the authority.

What affected people should do

The authority should coordinate with Egyptian cybersecurity authorities, review affected systems, and inform the public if taxpayer data is involved. Taxpayers should be alert to tax-themed phishing.