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Guatemalan Industry Chamber Demands Forensic Investigation Into Data Breach

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Hackers have successfully executed a data theft targeting the 'Tu Empleo' portal. The source stated the website was a 2023 site that did not receive adequate attention. Officials are working at various levels to address the issue. The source noted the site was attacked in 2023 due to inadequate attention to cybersecurity. Citizen action groups claim the attacks are a consequence of a lack of leadership and response capacity regarding cybersecurity within the state. The investigation follows previous discussions regarding candidates for Attorney General. The Chamber of Industry is conducting an exhaustive investigation into a data breach at the Guatemalan Ministry of Labor. President Bernardo Arévalo has begun interviews for the position of Attorney General following the incident. Experts recommend that the university community urgently change email and institutional portal passwords.

Hackers have successfully executed a data theft targeting the 'Tu Empleo' portal. The source stated the website was a 2023 site that did not receive adequate attention. Officials are working at various levels to address the issue. The source noted the site was attacked in 2023 due to inadequate attention to cybersecurity. Citizen action groups claim the attacks are a consequence of a lack of leadership and response capacity regarding cybersecurity within the state. The investigation follows previous discussions regarding candidates for Attorney General. The Chamber of Industry is conducting an exhaustive investigation into a data breach at the Guatemalan Ministry of Labor. President Bernardo Arévalo has begun interviews for the position of Attorney General following the incident. Experts recommend that the university community urgently change email and institutional portal passwords. Security specialists suggest the university implement multi-factor authentication and secure sensitive identification cards. The breach was confirmed following monitoring of hacker activities. The investigation aims to identify those accountable for the information security failure.

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Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“Es la información que tenemos ahora mismo en cuanto a esta extracción de datos o robo de datos del portal tu empleo, el ministerio de trabajo.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“El Ministerio de Trabajo confirmó un ataque cibernético en su contra y la Cámara de Industria ha pedido una investigación exhaustiva por dicha vulneración de datos.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“La Cámara de la Industria ha pedido una investigación exhaustiva por dicha vulneración de datos... para deducir responsabilidades legales por la custodia de esta información.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“the Chamber of Industry has requested an exhaustive forensic investigation to deduce legal responsibilities for the custody of this information.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el sitio del ministerio de trabajo que ha sido objeto de un ataque es un sitio del año 2023 en el que no se le pusieron los en la atención adecuada.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el sitio del ministerio de trabajo que ha sido objeto de un ataque es un sitio del año 2023 en el que no se le pusieron en la atención adecuada.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“Cámara de Industria, de una investigación exhaustiva por la vulneración de datos en el Ministerio de Trabajo.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“la Cámara de Industria, de una investigación exhaustiva por la vulneración de datos en el Ministerio de Trabajo. Acción ciudadana considera que estos ataques no son coincidencias sino consecuencia de un estado sin capacidad de respuesta”

Radio La Red Argentina

“monitorea actividades hackers, ¿no? Y después vino la confirmación de la unidad. universitario y fecha de nacimiento, permitiendo vincular cada rostro con su identidad.”

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