The Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) notified about the detection of unauthorized access to its clients' personal data. The compromised information includes names, CPF numbers, email addresses, and dates of birth.
The entity responsible for the FGC formally communicated this incident to the National Data Protection Agency (ANPD). Although the exact number of affected individuals has not been disclosed, the FGC assured that all clients whose data was accessed received a notification.
The suspected intrusion was detected on October 26th. Immediately after identifying the problem, the FGC took security measures, restricting access to the involved systems, deactivating irregular accounts, and intensifying monitoring, in addition to preserving all necessary evidence for the investigation.
With the help of specialized companies, the FGC is currently investigating the true extent of the access, verifying whether these pieces of information were copied, disseminated, or misused.
Even without concrete evidence that the data was disclosed or improperly used, the FGC warns that the obtained information could facilitate more credible fraud attempts. For this reason, the institution advises impacted clients to exercise extreme caution with phone calls, messages, and emails from individuals claiming to represent the FGC.
In an official statement, the fund declared that no financial loss was found as a result of the occurrence. The investigation continues, supported by specialized companies, aiming to clarify the extent of the access and confirm the absence of copying, disclosure, or improper use of the data.
It is important to note that the FGC operates as a private non-profit association, functioning as a kind of guarantee to protect the amount of depositors and investors if a bank faces difficulties, citing Banco Master as an example.
