The expert said that it is not just companies that should be vigilant. Oh head from Solo Iron’s cybersecurity team warns that users should also be aware of suspicious communications from financial institutions – especially those asking for data verification, whether by email or phone.
“Using image search, it is not difficult to find basic information about the owner of the photo, such as name, social media connections, age, email, among others. Therefore, if any suspicious communication occurs, the user should contact the financial institution, or consumer protection organizations”, he said.
The leak raises serious concerns about the security of Brazilian citizens’ sensitive information. According to the cybersecurity company, these criminals have been working with global actors, committing financial extortion against Brazilian companies, mainly using ransomware – malicious software – and building data.
The report also contacted the ANPD (National Data Protection Authority), a federal government agency responsible for investigating leaks of personal data, and I am awaiting a response.
2024-11-09 00:52:00
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