Hackers targeted Evertec’s Brazilian subsidiary Sinqia in a cybersecurity incident involving the real-time payment system Pix, attempting to steal $130 million. The breach was caused by stolen credentials and prompted a halt in transaction processing, with efforts ongoing to recover funds. #Evertec #Sinqia #Pix #BrazilianCentralBank
Keypoints
- Hackers gained unauthorized access to Sinqia’s environment on the Pix payment system.
- The incident involved stolen credentials used through an IT vendor’s account.
- Sinqia halted Pix transactions and engaged cybersecurity experts for investigation.
- Part of the attempted $130 million theft has been recovered so far.
- The breach affected Sinqia’s operations supporting 24 financial institutions in Brazil.