Press freedom groups in Mexico have sounded the alarm after more than 300 Mexican journalists covering the country’s president had their personal information exposed in connection with a government data breach.
It remains unclear when the data breach occurred. Several journalists from various news organizations in Mexico began alerting each other on Friday afternoon that their personal information had been leaked and sharing it on social media. Some journalists said on social media that such data breaches put them at risk.
Create a filter to register regular recordings of 300 people in a meeting @Lopezobrador_ We are collaborating with INE, CURP, and Domitilio.Ojo Conest @JesusRCuevas Although there are no serious facts, it is a dangerous situation for me personally.
— Daniel Flores (@Daniel_17flores) January 26, 2024
As Breitbart Texas reported, several international press freedom organizations have labeled Mexico one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists.
Ciendo México controls 163 regular attacks and 32 desaparecidos, dangerous threats and intimidation;
We place particular emphasis on information about the quiet sea…
— ARTICLE 19 MX-CA (@article19mex) January 26, 2024
The compromised information included a copy of Mexico’s primary identification card, a voter ID card, as well as names, addresses, phone numbers, and other identifying information.
This information was collected as part of the certification process for journalists wishing to participate in the event.Mananella”, or daily press conferences by Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador. Mexico’s president or his officials have not announced anything about the data breach. However, Mexican authorities insisted they would launch an investigation.
️ Check out the best facts. Vulnerability Denouncement by INAI #DatosPersonales, @JulietDelrio
— INAI (@INAImexico) January 27, 2024
The international press freedom organization Article 19 expressed concern and urged Mexican authorities to take a range of measures to protect journalists whose information has been compromised.
Ciendo México controls 163 regular attacks and 32 desaparecidos, dangerous threats and intimidation;
We place particular emphasis on information about the quiet sea…
— ARTICLE 19 MX-CA (@article19mex) January 26, 2024
The Mexican government has experienced several data breaches in the past, including the now famous one in which a group of hacktivists exposed some of the Mexican military’s most profound secrets, including its ties to politicians and cartels. Breitbart Texas reported at the time that the Guacamaya Leaks would also be included.
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