What has the Costa Rican Ministry of Science and Technology done with the credit data?
Costa Rican government recovers credit database stolen by a hacker
What the source reports (AI summary)
The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (Micitt) of Costa Rica reported that it possesses a citizens' credit database purchased from the attacker who stole it. Authorities stated the purpose of the acquisition was to neutralize the use of the stolen data while they analyze the contents of the information.
AI interpretation: Impact analysis
This is a report concerning the internal cybersecurity management of a state institution in Costa Rica without international geopolitical impact.
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