Pix Problems: Hackers Fail to Swipe $130 Million from Evertec’s Brazilian Subsidiary!
Hackers attempted to swipe $130 million from Evertec’s Brazilian subsidiary, Sinqia, via the Pix system. Despite their efforts, a portion of the loot has already been recovered. The cyber heist feels like a modern-day bank robbery, minus the ski masks and getaway cars. Evertec is still assessing the potential financial and reputational fallout.
Hot Take:
When life gives you Pix, don’t let hackers turn it into a $130 million heist! Evertec’s Brazilian subsidiary, Sinqia, might just want to change their slogan to “Keeping hackers PIXed off!”
Key Points:
- Hackers tried to swipe $130 million from Sinqia using Brazil’s Pix payment system.
- Sinqia acted fast, halting transactions and calling in cybersecurity experts.
- Pix, Brazil’s favorite payment method, is a hacker’s delight, especially with stolen credentials.
- HSBC was named in the drama, but customer funds and data stayed safe.
- Some of the stolen loot has been recovered, but the exact amount remains a mystery.
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