A mass message in commemoration of July 11, 2021, the date of the historic anti-government protests in Cuba, was sent this Friday via email to over 20,000 users of the state system, and the official media have labeled it an act of "destabilization" and "digital provocation."
The text was sent from the server of Cubana de Aviación and signed by a “Cuban entity committed to truth, dignity, and justice.” The message remembers the events of 11J and demands the immediate release of political prisoners, justice for the imprisoned demonstrators, and full respect for human rights.
July 11 is not the past. It is present. And it will be future,” reads the message that circulated among users of institutions such as the Technological University of Havana (CUJAE), the state companies Softel and Desoft, and dozens of accounts associated with the Joven Club de Computación and national navigation services like Nauta.
The email sender appears as “venta_online@cubanaonline.com”, an address that mimics that of real institutions, suggesting a possible identity spoofing strategy to bypass internal filters.
The content was widely shared through social media and screenshots, generating both reactions of solidarity and alerts within the state system.
The official platform Razones de Cuba denounced the incident as part of a “foreign-funded attempt” to commemorate the date of 11J with “hatred and subversion,” asserting that it is a coordinated action to reproduce the disturbances that shook the country in July 2021.
According to the regime's media, the authorities are already investigating the origin and scope of what they consider "a new attack against the stability of the country."
The incident occurs in a context where Cuban authorities have intensified monitoring of networks and institutional communication systems, warning about the "media war" that, according to their worn-out rhetoric, is being waged from abroad to undermine the regime.
However, the leak of this message highlights persistent vulnerabilities in the control of the State's electronic channels.
So far, those responsible for the shipment have not been publicly identified, nor have any measures been announced against employees of the affected entities.
This incident follows a recent series of hacks targeting platforms of the Cuban regime. In January, the official account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X was compromised to promote a fake cryptocurrency, which exposed vulnerabilities in the digital security of the Cuban state.
Years ago, cyberactivist groups, such as Anonymous Cuba, attacked the websites of the University of Guantánamo, leaving messages visually connected to the protests of 11J.
Frequently Asked Questions about the massive hacking in Cuba and the protests of 11J
What happened with the mass email sent on July 11, 2025, in Cuba?
On July 11, 2025, a mass email was sent to over 20,000 users of the Cuban state system, commemorating the anniversary of the July 11, 2021 protests, demanding the release of political prisoners and respect for human rights. This act was labeled by official media as "destabilization" and "digital provocation."
How did the Cuban regime assess the massive sending of emails on July 11th?
The Cuban regime described the massive sending of emails as an act of "destabilization" and "digital provocation," considering it part of a "foreign-funded attempt" to commemorate the date of July 11 with "hatred and subversion."
What is the historical context of July 11, 2021, in Cuba?
July 11, 2021, was the date of the largest anti-government protests in Cuba in decades, where thousands of Cubans took to the streets demanding freedom and rights. The protests were harshly repressed, resulting in mass arrests and convictions of many demonstrators, including minors.
What reactions have followed the mass email hack in Cuba?
The hacking of the mass email has prompted reactions of solidarity and alertness among users of the Cuban state system. While some express support for the human rights cause, the authorities have intensified investigations to identify those responsible and ensure control over communication systems.
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