Paraguay Data of 7.4 Million Leaked via Infostealer

A massive cybersecurity breach has exposed sensitive information tied to the Paraguay data of 7.4 million individuals, according to researchers who traced the leak to malware infections. The stolen data, now circulating on dark web forums, reportedly includes details about nearly the entire population of the South American country.

Experts believe the breach began when an infostealer malware infiltrated a government employee’s device. The malicious software likely extracted personal records before attackers exfiltrated the data and shared it through illicit online channels.

Researchers analyzing the leak confirmed the Paraguay data of 7.4 million residents includes highly sensitive information. They have not yet identified the specific government system or department responsible for the compromised device.

The scope of the breach underscores the growing threat posed by infostealers in Latin America, particularly when they target public sector networks. Authorities have not yet commented on the incident or outlined a response plan.

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