A significant collection of data, allegedly linked to EsSalud, Peru’s national social health insurance provider responsible for providing healthcare services to millions, has purportedly appeared on the dark web. A sample of the data, which appears to contain personally identifiable information of Peruvian citizens, is now circulating.
The exposed sample includes sensitive details such as names, dates of birth, gender, various identification numbers or codes, and complete residential addresses. If confirmed, the alleged breach, with claims of nearly 4 million records, represents a substantial compromise of citizen data.
This event underscores the persistent threats organizations face in securing vast amounts of confidential personal data from cyberattacks. Investigations into the veracity and full extent of the alleged data leak are anticipated to commence swiftly.