Data Breach Stole Almost All El Salvador Citizens' Private Data. A country got hacked
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves throughout El Salvador, a massive data breach has exposed the personal information of approximately 6 million Salvadoran citizens. The breach, which occurred in April 2024, has raised serious concerns about the security of personal data and the potential consequences for the affected individuals.
The Breach
According to recent reports, the data breach involved the unauthorized access and publication of sensitive information belonging to Salvadoran citizens. The breach has been described as one of the largest-ever in El Salvador, with millions of records being exposed to a popular hacking forum.
The breach has affected a staggering number of individuals, with approximately 6 million Salvadoran citizens falling victim to this incident. The exposed data includes personal information such as names, addresses, contact details, address, and even sensitive data and photos. This level of exposure raises serious concerns about the potential misuse of personal information and the impact it could have on the affected individuals.
Consequences and Implications
The data breach has far-reaching consequences for the affected individuals. The exposure of personal information puts them at risk of identity theft, fraud, and other forms of cybercrime. The leaked sensitive data and photos further exacerbate the potential harm that could be inflicted on the victims.
Additionally, the breach has raised questions about the security measures in place to protect personal data in El Salvador.
El Salvador's population was estimated to be 6.5 million in 2023 so almost everyone in the country lost their personal data to a cyber attack and this data is now being sold on the dark web to other cybercriminals.
I was talking about the dangers of having a digital ID since they came up with this idea and the EU acknowledges all those dangers and pretty much says it is what it is, if their central database gets hacked it’s your problem.
Nowhere in the EU’s documents is mentioned anything about guidance, support and compensation to the people who lost their personal data in the breach and are now victims of identity theft.
The ultimate plan is to create a global database for every person where they will have instant access to your ID, health records, bank accounts and even social media (seeing what you post and if you follow the rules), it will be similar to what is happening now in China with a social score. The problem is that they can’t guard this giant database and sooner or later it will be hacked.
Here are billions of accounts that have their data stolen throughout time. No digital system or database can be impenetrable.
Response and Investigation
In the wake of the data breach, authorities in El Salvador have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable for their actions. Law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity experts, and government officials are working to trace the source of the breach and mitigate its impact.
Furthermore, affected individuals are being urged to take immediate steps to protect themselves from potential harm. This includes monitoring their financial accounts, changing passwords, and being cautious of any suspicious activity related to their personal information.