A shocking revelation has emerged: cyberthieves have breached portions of the Chivo Wallet source code, putting El Salvador’s Bitcoin ATMs in danger. This breach, orchestrated by the hacker group CiberInteligenciaSV, exposes weaknesses within the government-backed virtual currency system, sparking urgent calls for enhanced data security measures.
The breach, unveiled on the notorious black hat-crime forum, Breach Forums, reveals snippets of the Chivo Wallet source code alongside VPN credentials used in Bitcoin transactions through ATMs.
Full Disclosure
In a daring move, CiberInteligenciaSV shockingly disclosed the stolen information, citing the wallet’s governmental ownership as grounds for dissent against El Salvador’s administration.
Chivo Wallet Under Fire
This latest incident compounds a series of setbacks faced by the Chivo Wallet since its inception as the official Bitcoin storage solution. Despite being hailed as a game-changer by El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, technical glitches and security breaches have hindered its adoption among locals.
CiberIndangerSV earlier this month leaked a bunch of personal data on the Chivo Wallets of millions of Salvadorans from a database. The leak is documented in a database that contained 144 GB in.
This breach exposed sensitive information, including full names, unique identity numbers, dates of birth, addresses, contact details, and even photographs, shedding light on the vulnerabilities inherent in integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial systems.
El Salvador – Your Response is Awaited!
Despite the seriousness of the situation, El Salvadoran authorities have remained silent, leaving crucial questions unanswered regarding the extent of the breach and the steps to fortify data security.
With the cyber risks still lurking around, the hack of the Chivo Wallet is a cautionary example of how big an issue it is to maintain cryptocurrencies, particularly in the world of emerging intricacies.
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