Ransomware Attack Compromises Taxpayer Data in City, Authorities Urge Vigilance Against Fraud

Ransomware Attack Compromises Taxpayer Data in City, Authorities Urge Vigilance Against Fraud

Date Reported: 2025-03-02
Country: BRA | Brazil
Victim: Mairie d’Ivinhema | Ivinhema City Hall
Website: ivinhema.ms.gov.br
Information :

  • On March 2, 2025, a ransomware cyberattack compromised personal data of taxpayers in the city.
  • The attack affected the tax and accounting departments.
  • Although the attackers encrypted the information and demanded a ransom, no fraudulent use of the data has been reported so far.
  • The public is urged to remain vigilant against potential scam attempts.
  • The city hall has reported the incident to the relevant authorities.
  • Security measures are being reinforced in response to the attack.
  • Unauthorized disclosure of personal data is a crime that is severely punished by law.
  • The city hall emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information.

Article: https://www.aconteceums.com.br/noticia/69674/ivinhema-ataque-cibernetico-compromete-dados-da-prefeitura-populacao-deve-redobrar-a-atencao