www.e***.gov.eg Listed by Devman Ransomware Group

On July 13, 2025, the Egyptian government website www.e***.gov.eg appeared on the leak site of the ransomware group Devman, with the attackers demanding a $2.27 million ransom after exfiltrating internal files.

What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting on the ransomware.live aggregator describes the incident as a ransomware attack in which Devman claims to have stolen internal documents from the Egyptian government domain. The exact number of people whose data may have been exposed remains unknown, and the specific types of records taken have not been detailed beyond the broad description of internal files. The group published proof of the breach on its dark-web leak site, a common tactic used to pressure victims into payment. No independent verification of the data volume or exact contents has been released by the Egyptian government or third-party analysts as of the latest available information.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When government systems are breached, the information inside often includes details that can be traced back to ordinary citizens — tax records, identification numbers, addresses, or correspondence that link directly to you or your relatives. A leak of this kind can give criminals the raw material they need to open accounts in your name, file fraudulent taxes, or impersonate you with banks and services. Children’s records are frequently swept up in such breaches as well, creating long-term risks that may not surface until they apply for their first jobs or loans years later. Even if your name is not on the front page of the leak, the interconnected nature of government databases means one exposed file can ripple outward and affect your household.

The Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks

Stolen government files frequently contain email addresses, phone numbers, or usernames that attackers can cross-reference with breaches on other platforms. This creates an identity chain: a single leaked credential can lead to gaming accounts, social-media profiles, and eventually your home address or family members’ names. Credential leaks like this one regularly cascade into account takeovers, especially for gaming platforms where children often reuse passwords or email addresses tied to family identities. Once attackers control those accounts they can harvest more personal details, publish them, or use them as stepping stones for further extortion.