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Mar 18, 03:19 AM
Banco Central Reports Data Breach of 25,000 Pix Keys, First Incident in 2025 Amid New Bizum Scams in Spain
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Banco Central Reports Data Breach of 25,000 Pix Keys, First Incident in 2025 Amid New Bizum Scams in Spain

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The Banco Central of Brazil has reported a data breach affecting over 25,000 Pix keys, which are linked to personal information of customers from a digital bank. This incident marks the first reported breach involving Pix keys in 2025. The central bank has indicated that the affected fintech will notify the clients impacted by this breach. In light of this, there are warnings regarding new scams involving the Bizum payment system in Spain, where fraudsters are reportedly using WhatsApp to deceive users by impersonating trusted contacts. Financial institutions are urging their clients to remain vigilant against these types of digital fraud.

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