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Argentina Denounces Hack After Fake 'Sommer Token' Posed as State Cryptocurrency

Health officials say an old Hospital Nacional Sommer domain was reactivated by attackers to publish the bogus offer.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Health declared the promotional site for Sommer Token false and said the token does not exist.
  • Authorities announced a judicial investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for compromising the domain.
  • Cybersecurity experts warned the page showed classic crypto-scam behavior that could drain wallets if users submitted keys or signatures.
  • The fake site claimed Solana-based architecture, 100% state backing, free distribution of 1,000 tokens per person, and tax-payment discounts.
  • Reporters traced the defunct sommer.gob.ar domain to Hospital Nacional Sommer and noted hosting details pointing to Towebs, while the hospital’s only official page remains argentina.gob.ar/salud/hospitalsommer.