Costa Rica’s Migration and Foreign Affairs Directorate Suspends Website Due to Possible Cyberattack

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Date Reported: 2024-11-19
Country: Costa Rica
Victim: Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería | General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Affairs | migracion.go.cr
Additional Information :

  • The official website of the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Affairs (DGME) in Costa Rica has been suspended due to a possible cyberattack.
  • This action was taken to protect IT systems and prevent user information exposure.
  • Users are currently unable to access online services, including passport appointment scheduling.
  • Despite the website suspension, DGME offices continue to operate normally.
  • Alternatives have been established for users to manage appointments and consultations, including a call center and partnerships with Banco de Costa Rica and Correos de Costa Rica.

Article: https://confidencial.digital/migrantes/noticias/migracion-de-costa-rica-suspende-su-web-tras-ataque-cibernetico/

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