Caixa Vida e Previdência Suffers Cyberattack with Data Exposure

Caixa Seguridade informed the market that its subsidiary, Caixa Vida e Previdência, was the target of a cyberattack. Unauthorized access occurred on September 6 and resulted in the copying of registration records from the company's technological environment.

The leak affected 7.6 million people, including active and former clients of the institution. The exposed information includes names and CPF numbers. In some cases, criminals also gained access to phone numbers, addresses, emails, and dates of birth.

The company states that it identified and blocked the mechanisms used by the intruders. A specialized forensic consultancy was hired to investigate the case. The National Data Protection Authority and other competent bodies were notified as required by current legislation.

Initial investigations did not detect any compromise of banking data or passwords. Information regarding pension balances and policy values remains preserved. The company has begun contacting affected individuals to provide security guidance against potential fraud attempts.

The episode raises concerns about digital security in Brazilian financial institutions.