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The Federal Police arrested in Uberlândia (MG), this Friday (19), the suspect of the largest data leak in Brazil. According to the investigation, the hacker, known as Vandathegod, is responsible for disclosure of information on 223 million Brazilians.
- PF opens investigation to investigate mega-leaks of data from citizens and authorities
In addition to the prison, Operation PF, called Deep water, fulfills five search and seizure warrants in the municipalities of Petrolina (PE) and Uberlândia (MG). Public officials are suspected of being among the targets of criminals.
The court orders were issued by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), at the request of the PF. The investigation is carried out by the Police Intelligence Directorate of the Federal Police.
PF launches operation against data leakage of Brazilians – Photo: PF / Disclosure
The researchers identified that, in 2021, the confidential data of natural and legal persons was made available in an Internet forum. The page specializes in exchanging information about cyber activities.
Information from individuals and companies was presented on this website, such as CPF and CNPJ, full name and address.
According to the PF, the disclosure of part of the sensitive data was carried out free of charge by a user of the forum who, at the same time, exposed the sale of the rest of the sensitive information, which could be acquired with cryptocurrencies.
After due diligence, the Federal Police identified the hacker suspected of obtaining, disclosing and commercializing the data, as well as another hacker who would be selling the data through their social networks.
Federal police agents seize working electronic equipment against the disclosure of data by Brazilians – Photo: PF / Disclosure
This Friday, the police seized electronic equipment, such as storage devices and a computer (see photo above).
On January 28, the Federal Police received a request from the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to open an investigation against data leakage.
The agency is responsible for ensuring the protection of personal information and for implementing and monitoring compliance with the General Data Protection Law in Brazil.
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