Tools: Breach In Uzbekistan’s Digital Infrastructure Exposes The Risks Of...

In January 2026, cyberattacks targeting three Uzbek government systems led to the exposure of roughly 60,000 data records — far fewer than early claims of 15 million. Authorities quickly launched an investigation, suspended online microcredit issuance, and reinforced authentication systems. The incident highlights the risks of centralized OAuth infrastructure amid rapid digital transformation and rising cybercrime across Central Asia, where advanced threat groups like Bloody Wolf are actively targeting state and financial systems.

Source: HackerNoon