Social Security confirmed on Monday that it was the object of a computer attack. Until now, the communications made to the public, either through a joint statement from the Institute of Informatics and Social Security, or the National Cybersecurity Center (CNCS), leave more questions than answers in the air —no official entity has provided clarification on what is happening.
“Social Security was the target of a cyberattack that resulted in an intentional and malicious intrusion into its computer network. The forensic investigation of this incident is ongoing, However, up to now, no facts have been found that allow us to conclude that there has been improper access to the data of citizens or companies.???????? This is how it was read in a statement released at 12:30 p.m. In the same note, it was explained that the Informatics Institute “immediately activated the appropriate measures and procedures for this type of incident”, and the note also indicated that “everything possible was being done, in close collaboration with the National Center for Cybersecurity”. , Judicial Police and cybersecurity specialists to guarantee the security of the system and the respective data”.
Social Security target of computer attack. PJ is assessing the extent of the damage
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Source: Observadora
