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Cyberattack to the National Fire Department Census: copied personal data and suspended application

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Briefings

A Civil Protection Agency confirmed a cyberattack successfully accessed personal data from the Portuguese National Firefighters Census database. The attack resulted in the suspension of the data application process, preventing the census from being completed as planned.

Key points

• The Civil Protection Agency confirmed a cyberattack successfully accessed personal data from the Portuguese National Firefighters Census database.
• The attack resulted in the suspension of the data application process, preventing the census from being completed as planned.

Context

This incident occurred in Portugal, where the National Firefighters Census is a critical public record. The suspension of the application process means the census data collection was halted, potentially affecting the accuracy and timeliness of the final census results.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from the Civil Protection Agency confirming the attack and suspension. No specific dates of the attack, number of affected records, or technical details of the breach are provided in the source.

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