A cybercriminal who goes by the name of Renaper leaked a file containing 5.7 million images of Argentine driver’s licenses for sale. The sample included licenses of famous individuals such as the President of the Nation and other officials. Clarion accessed part of the data and confirmed that it matches real license data, including personal information and dates.
Renaper has previously been accused of stealing personal data from various sources, including Nosis. The sale of personal data is concerning as it can lead to various cybercrimes once the information is in circulation. Renaper admitted that he uploaded the data to his website, where it was eventually bought by a buyer unknown to him.
The user who leaked the data claimed that he did it to bring attention to cybersecurity issues in Argentina. The Government stated that measures were taken to stop access to the leaked information. However, this incident adds to a series of data breaches in Argentina, including one involving images of Argentine citizens extracted from Renaper.
The State should notify the Information Agency and take necessary actions in response to such incidents. There have been calls for better coordination between cybersecurity and data protection authorities in handling such incidents. This incident highlights the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and greater awareness among individuals about protecting their personal information online.
In conclusion, this incident underscores the importance of ensuring that personal information is kept secure online and that appropriate measures are taken when there is a breach or leak of sensitive data.
