Ministry of Transport Egypt (MTS) listed by the FunkSec ransomware group

Overview

The FunkSec ransomware group has listed the Ministry of Transport of Egypt (mts.gov.eg) on its leak site. The ministry oversees public transport policies and infrastructure development, including roads and bridges. The listing appeared on 15 January 2025. At the time of analysis, the group's leak page was not reachable.

What was published

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

Risks for affected individuals

• Public servants' records may be exposed.
• Administrative data could be misused.
• Infrastructure records are sensitive.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• The exact contents of the leak.
• Whether the data has been published elsewhere.

What affected people should do

The ministry should coordinate with Egyptian cybersecurity authorities, review affected systems, and inform staff. Public servants should be alert to phishing referencing the ministry.