Cybercriminals are constantly on the lookout for new ways to obtain personal data from their victims. Social engineering attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, making it easier for individuals to fall prey to them. However, what if sensitive information that is supposed to be confidential can be found simply by conducting a search in a web browser?
One of the most common types of cyber attacks is leaks or “filtrations,” which involve the disclosure of internal information from a state, company, or entity that was not meant to be made public. In recent years, Argentina has experienced several significant leaks. Hackers shared photos of Argentines extracted from a system associated with Renaper on an underground forum and Telegram. Additionally, a database of users from The Nose, a popular site providing citizen information, was uploaded, including addresses, documents, phone numbers, employment details, and financial records. Another leak from Renaper was also reported last Wednesday.
In response to these breaches, Google has launched a new tool aimed at enhancing user privacy. This feature allows users to locate personal data like full names, phone numbers, or IDs that are circulating on the internet without protection. The function is intended to help users prevent their sensitive information from being easily accessible to malicious actors. While the tool may not be available in all regions yet, users can follow certain steps to activate it on their Google accounts. Google will alert users if any specified information appears in its search engine; however
