Paraguay’s Data Drama: Entire Nation’s PII Hits the Dark Web for Just $1 a Pop
A cybercriminal group leaked 7.4 million records of Paraguayan citizens’ PII on the dark web, demanding $7.4 million ransom. Paraguay declined to pay, leading to the entire country being extorted in a comedic twist of “pay-per-citizen.” This incident marks a significant cybersecurity breach in Paraguay’s history.
Hot Take:
In a plot twist straight out of a cyber-thriller, Paraguay finds itself in a digital pickle, with hackers offering the personal data of every citizen for a buck a pop. It’s like Groupon for identity theft! And all this right before Friday the 13th—talk about unlucky timing. The whole affair could make you wonder if the hackers are running a side gig in irony.
Key Points:
- Paraguay’s government systems suffered a massive data breach, with 7.4 million citizen records leaked on the dark web.
- Cybercriminals demanded a $7.4 million ransom, equating to $1 per citizen, which the government declined to pay.
- The breach involved high-profile government agencies and follows a series of previous data breaches in the country.
- The cyber attackers have accused the Paraguayan government of corruption and negligence in data protection.
- Speculation about foreign involvement persists, with potential Chinese state-sponsored actors linked to prior cyber activities in Paraguay.
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