The CNMC suffers a cyber attack and exposes the data of 2,000 million customers

If you were wondering why you keep getting spam calls on your phone, the answer is that They have hacked the database of the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC).

More than 2 billion sensitive data of mobile phone owners has been leaked in a major cyberattack, approximately 240 GB of confidential information compromised.

In addition to phone numbers, it is suspected that the hack could have exposed names, addresses, emails and even more delicate data such as the identity document.

Lately, it seems that continuous hacking of government entities and companies in Spain has been common, such as the last attack on the Tax Agency.

The cyberattack on the CNMC is an open door to scams

Although the CNMC has not commented on the matter, The National Court is investigating this cyber attackas reported in an order dated December 5 to which he has had access EFE.

Compromised data can become a very powerful weapon for cybercriminals. Although not all of the exposed information has been confirmed, leaks of this type often include details that, when combined, facilitate identity theft and telephone scams.

For example, scammers may use information such as your name, phone number, and the carrier you use to pretend to be representatives of your company. With this data, they can try to obtain additional information or even make improper charges.

The use of this data could also lead to fraudulent messages with malicious links, known as phishing. These messages pretend to be legitimate communications from banks or companies to deceive users and gain access to bank accounts or other services.

This is not an isolated case. In recent weeks, Other government agencies, such as the Tax Agency and the National Institute of Agricultural and Food Research and Technology (INIA), have also suffered cyberattacks who exposed sensitive information.

In the case of the INIA, 112 GB of data was leaked, which shows that these vulnerabilities affect both large-scale organizations and more specific institutions.

Despite the sanctions that have already been imposed, as happened in 2021 with Telefónica, which was fined just 1.3 million euros for a massive leak, These penalties seem insufficient to prevent future attacks..

One of the most worrying aspects of these cyberattacks is the delay in official communication from the affected institutions. In the case of the CNMC, until now there has been no clear statement detailing the real scope of the attack or the measures being taken to protect users.

This lack of transparency creates uncertainty and makes it difficult for citizens to take appropriate measures to protect themselves.leaving many in a vulnerable position against possible scams.

Without a doubt, the ultimate responsibility lies with the organizations that manage this information. Until digital security is decisively prioritized, citizens will continue to be the most affected.

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