A database containing 65 million records allegedly extracted from Renaper was uploaded to a specialized forum dedicated to buying and selling personal data. This incident follows an earlier attack that leaked a file containing 116,459 photographs of Argentine citizens from the same entity. Despite these incidents, the Government denies that there was a hack to the system, stating that technical teams confirmed no breach of the organization’s database.
Cybersecurity expert Cristian Borghello has stated that the leaked information includes sensitive information and passwords in plain text, exposing not only citizen data but also connectivity data to other companies that use Renaper services. This breach is considered more serious than previous leaks because it exposes sensitive information and passwords in plain text. The leaked data includes personal information, documents, SMS messages related to coronavirus records, and even military rank information.
The government stressed that acquiring information from 65 million people would require significant infrastructure and storage capacity, making it unlikely that the data is real. They argue that any attempt to obtain such a large amount of information would have been detected by Renaper’s cybersecurity services. In addition to the Renaper data, the same user uploaded information from Nosis users and images of Argentine driver’s licenses for sale.
The leaked data has raised concerns about potential cybercrimes such as identity theft, unauthorized access, and social engineering. It is feared that the leaked personal information could be exploited for illicit activities. The scale of the breach indicates a significant security lapse, highlighting the need for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive personal data.
According to Borghello, this breach highlights how crucial it is for organizations to ensure their databases are securely stored and protected against cyber threats. He advises businesses to implement robust security protocols and conduct regular security audits to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
In conclusion, this latest incident involving Renaper’s database has brought attention once again to the importance of protecting sensitive personal data against cyber threats. With more people relying on technology for storing and sharing personal information online, organizations must take proactive measures to ensure their systems are secure against potential attacks.
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