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Mexico Opens Probes Into Suspected Public-Sector Personal Data Exposure

Officials are testing whether a hack, credential misuse or an insider leak explains the exposure, with possible sanctions or criminal referrals if evidence supports it.

Overview

  • The Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Secretariat, led by Raquel Buenrostro, launched multiple de oficio investigations after internal monitoring and public reports flagged a possible breach.
  • The procedures are being conducted under confidentiality, and the institutions involved are required to cooperate and, where appropriate, file criminal complaints with competent authorities.
  • While deep‑web postings suggest the data may have been accessed through a hack, investigators are also examining credential abuse and potential insider leaks.
  • Outcomes could include administrative findings, referrals to internal control offices and the FGR, and technical recommendations to address vulnerabilities and strengthen access controls and oversight.
  • Media accounts have mentioned the Portal del Empleo, IMSS and SAT as possible targets, though no specific system has been officially confirmed as compromised.