Cyberattack Exposes Data of 50,000 Argentine Military Personnel

Argentina's Military Faces Data Breach: 50,000 Personnel Records Exposed. Buenos Aires, Argentina – A significant cyberattack has exposed the sensitive personal data of 50,000 Argentine military personnel, sparking a national security concern. The breach, initially reported by Birmingham Cyber Arms, included highly sensitive information such as national identity numbers (DNIs), travel records, and academic history. The Argentine Army initially issued a press release that seemed to downplay the severity of the attack. However, they later confirmed that a formal complaint had been filed with the authorities. "While we initially didn't confirm the attack with complete clarity, we can confirm a formal complaint has been made," an official statement from the Argentine Army reads. The incident highlights the vulnerability of even well-established institutions to sophisticated cyber threats. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the damage and identify those responsible. The event has raised questions about the country's cybersecurity infrastructure and has prompted calls for increased investment in national cybersecurity defenses.