Guinea: government mail portal user list leaked

Overview

On August 23, 2025, DarkForums user Keymous announced the leak of the official electronic mail management portal of the Republic of Guinea. The post states the user list includes ministers and governmental staff, with a sample table showing names, emails, phone numbers and functions.

What was published

The sample table shows government staff records with:

• Full names and gender
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Service and function
• Account status

Sample rows include ministers, cabinet directors, secretaries general and technical staff, with Guinean phone numbers.

Risks for affected individuals

Guinean government officials whose records are in the list face targeted phishing and social engineering, since their roles and direct contact details are combined. High-ranking officials are particularly exposed.

What remains unknown

• The Guinean government has not publicly commented
• The total number of accounts is not disclosed
• The full dataset was not published in the thread

What affected people should do

Guinean government staff should be cautious of unsolicited messages referencing their official role and enable two-factor authentication on work email accounts. Reporting suspicious contact attempts to their administration is advised.