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Hackers reportedly compromise Argentina’s airport security payroll system

CategoryDetails
Threat ActorsUnknown (potential internal accomplices or foreign actors); pseudonym “h4xx0r1337” linked to related incidents.
Campaign OverviewCyberattack on Argentina’s Airport Security Police (PSA), compromising payroll data and executing fraudulent deductions.
Target Regions (Or Victims)PSA officers and civilian personnel in Argentina.
MethodologyExploitation of a vulnerability in Banco Nación’s payroll system; fraudulent deductions labeled as false categories.
Product TargetedPayroll systems, financial data.
Malware ReferenceNo specific malware identified in the PSA attack; potential ransomware and unauthorized access in related incidents.
Tools UsedExploited system vulnerabilities; stolen admin credentials in related cases.
Vulnerabilities ExploitedVulnerability in Banco Nación’s payroll systems; weak system controls in e-government platforms.
TTPsUnauthorized access, fraudulent transactions, data breaches, and possible ransomware deployment.
AttributionUnconfirmed; could involve local or international threat actors.
RecommendationsStrengthen payroll and financial system security; conduct forensic investigations; enhance cybersecurity awareness.
SourceThe Record

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Source: The Record

Published on: January 6, 2025

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