Ghostsec Leaked Huge Data from CLAP Military Database in Solidarity With Venezuela
Ghostsec leak huge data from the CLAP military of the Venezuelan Government highlights the precarious state of digital security in the country.
Ghostsec, a notorious ransomware organization announced on its official telegram page that it had breached and leaked the data from the Venezuela military ‘CLAP’.
According to the announcement, “The recent leak of data related to the Venezuelan government’s local supply and production committees, known as CLAPs, highlights the precarious state of digital security in the country. This incident, which exposes sensitive information about individuals and the inner workings of the government’s food distribution system, raises serious concerns about the vulnerability of Venezuelan citizens in the digital realm.”
The leak, attributed to Ghostsec, claims to have access to personal information linked to CLAP numbers. This suggests a level of vulnerability within the system that extends beyond mere data breaches. Nonetheless, the attack and leak point to a more systemic issue, where individual privacy and security are compromised on a large scale.
A Brief Insight on Leaked Venezuela Database
CLAP is a government program for the production and countrywide distribution of food, medicines, and other staples. Together with the Food Ministry, headed by generals throughout Maduro’s presidency, this “mission” is responsible for the CLAP program, which provides subsidized food parcels to six million families.
Furthermore, Venezuelan and international media have reported systemic corruption in the CLAP program, as well as its abuse in the name of social control.
In April 2016, President Nicolás Maduro established the Local Supply and Production Committees (CLAP) food distribution program as a response to what he termed an “economic war” orchestrated by Venezuelan elites. Additionally, this initiative aimed to address widespread food shortages, rampant speculation, and the hoarding of essential goods like flour and toiletries, which were prevalent at the time.
Notably, the threat actor could exploit this information for financial gain, political manipulation, or even targeted attacks on individuals.
Furthermore, it is crucial to address the underlying vulnerabilities that allow for such extensive data leaks. This includes addressing systemic corruption, fostering transparency in governance, and investing in cybersecurity education and awareness for the public.
