Earlier in the month, a hacker leaked a file containing 116,459 photographs of Argentine citizens from Renaper. Now, a user has uploaded a database to a forum dedicated to buying and selling personal data that allegedly contains 65 million records extracted from Renaper. 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.
According to cybersecurity expert Cristian Borghello, the leaked information includes 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.
In conclusion, this recent incident highlights the importance of ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place to prevent sensitive personal data from being accessed or stolen by malicious actors. Governments should prioritize investing in advanced encryption technologies and developing robust security protocols to protect their citizens’ private information from potential breaches like these ones.
