The Record reported that the first evidence that RENAPER was breached emerged earlier in October when a newly registered Twitter handle published ID card photos of 44 well-known Argentinian celebrities, including president Alberto Fernández, football superstars Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi, journalists, and political figures.
Entire Population’s ID Card Details Stolen Hence, it seems probable that a security loophole would have allowed the hackers to infiltrate the network. The targeted department was responsible for issuing ID cards to all citizens, and the data was stored in digital format, and it was only accessible by government agencies. The breach took place in September, indicating that the government failed to protect its citizens’ identities. Screenshot shows the data being sold on a prominent hacker forum (Image: ) How did the Breach happen?Īccording to Argentinian media, the hacker breached the government’s IT network and stole ID card details. Given the trove of information this database might contain, it could be a goldmine for threat actors as they can use it for scams, attacks, and exploits.
Reportedly, hackers have managed to steal the ID card data of the entire population and are now trying to sell it in private circles. SEE: Google Argentina domain bought by a random citizen for $5 RENAPER hosts the country’s national registry, official ID card details, and photos of all 45.3 million citizens. About the HackĪccording to The Record, an Argentine government database known as RENAPER (Registro Nacional de las Personas/Argentina’s National Registry of Persons) was targeted. This time, hackers have reportedly stolen a government database containing the entire Argentine populace’s information, which means around 46 million people are currently at risk of exploitation.
Reportedly, the database also contains personal information of Argentinian President Alberto Fernández, football superstars Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi.Īfter the infamous La Gorra Leaks in 2017 and the exposure of Argentinian politicians and law enforcement officials in 2019, Argentine is back in the news for all the wrong reasons.
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