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Data of 20 Million IMSS Pensioners Listed on Dark Web for Sale

IMSS denies a system hack, citing a likely insider leak under investigation.

Overview

  • Cybersecurity reporters and firms located a dark‑web post offering the alleged database for about 50,000 pesos and attribute it to the group Sc0rp10nn.
  • Analysts say the listing shows a 1.4 GB file advertised since August 9, a size they estimate could correspond to roughly 20 million records.
  • The exposed fields reportedly include full names, home addresses, CURP, Social Security numbers, birth dates and sensitive medical details such as conditions and blood type.
  • IMSS states there is no evidence of a system breach and says preliminary findings point to misuse of internal access, with coordination underway with relevant authorities.
  • Security specialists warn the data could facilitate identity theft, extortion and financial fraud targeting pensioners as copies circulate.