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1.8 Million Records Exposed in Major Mexican Database Breach—Here’s What You Need to Know

1.8 million Mexican citizens' personal info exposed in a major data breach. Are you affected? Stay informed on how to protect yourself. #DataBreach #CyberSecurity

Sam Bent

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1.8 Million Records Exposed in Major Mexican Database Breach—Here’s What You Need to Know
1.8 Million Records Exposed in Major Mexican Database Breach—Here’s What You Need to Know

Breach Details

  • Data Exposed:
    • Total Records: 1.8 million
    • Email Addresses: 1.2 million
    • File Size: 200 MB
    • File Format: CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
  • Data Fields Included:
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address
    • Unique ID (Folio)
    • Date of Data Capture
  • Sample Data: The threat actor provided a preview of the data as proof of legitimacy.
  • Download Link: A link was provided for direct download of the database, indicating it’s readily available for anyone with access to the forum.

Threat Actor Profile

  • Username: USDoD
  • Affiliation: Claimed association with "Equation Corp."
  • Reputation: The actor has a reputation score of 881 and has been active since July 2023, posting 113 times and creating 33 threads.
  • Previous Activity: The actor has hinted at future releases, including a highly sensitive U.S. database breach, allegedly involving a federal jurisdiction.

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