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Resecurity has identified a data breach on Brazil's CIEE One platform, exposing 248,725 individuals' sensitive PII. The breach was later sold by an underground data broker on the dark web, highlighting the need for companies to prioritize cloud security and protect their data from unauthorized access.
The CIEE One platform, a recruitment service used by prominent businesses and institutions, suffered a data breach exposing 248,725 individuals' PII. The breach was sold on the dark web by an underground data broker known as "888" since at least 2024. The exposed Google Cloud Storage bucket was caused by inadequate protection and configuration hardening. 41% of cloud breaches are caused by misconfigurations, with exposed buckets being a leading contributor.
In a shocking revelation, Resecurity has identified a data breach on one of Brazil's major platforms for connecting businesses and trainees, known as the CIEE One platform. This breach exposed a staggering 248,725 individuals' personally identifiable information (PII), including ID records, contact information, medical reports, scans of documents, and other sensitive data. Furthermore, this breach was later sold by an underground data broker, identified as "888," on the dark web.
The CIEE One platform is a personalized recruitment and selection service offered by CIEE Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola (Business-School Integration Center) for companies seeking candidates for internships and apprenticeship programs. This platform connects specialists and businesses, ranging from top international corporations to local entities in Brazil. Notably, the service is widely used by prominent financial institutions in Brazil, as well as popular online platforms, energy, oil & gas, telecommunications, and technology providers.
According to the CIEE official website, this platform "connects talent with the largest companies" in Brazil - including Bradesco, Caixa, Claro, BRF, and many others. The CIEE One platform is an essential tool for companies seeking skilled workers and has been a cornerstone of Brazil's job market for years.
However, the recent data breach on this platform serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of such services to cyber attacks. The exposed Google Cloud Storage bucket was identified by Resecurity as the root cause of the compromise. Unfortunately, the exposed cloud buckets remain widely exploitable by threat actors due to a lack of protection for cloud services and inadequate configuration hardening.
The profile of "888," the underground data broker responsible for selling the stolen data on the dark web, has existed since at least 2024. This actor is known to be a sophisticated underground data broker operating for profit (financially motivated), targeting public-facing services and applications. Notably, their previous activities overlap with those of notable actors such as IntelBroker, who was recently indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for monetizing stolen data on the Dark Web belonging to various corporations and government agencies.
The statistics surrounding cloud breaches highlight the gravity of this situation. According to expert estimates, 41% of cloud breaches are caused by misconfigurations, with exposed buckets being a leading contributor. This underscores the need for companies to prioritize cloud security and implement robust measures to protect their data from unauthorized access.
In conclusion, the recent data breach on the CIEE One platform is a wake-up call for businesses and organizations to take proactive steps in securing their sensitive data. The consequences of such breaches can be severe, with individuals' PII being exploited for identity theft and financial fraud. It is essential to recognize the importance of cloud security and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/Cybercriminals-Exploitation-of-Brazils-CIEE-One-Platform-A-Cautionary-Tale-of-Data-Breach-Consequences-ehn.shtml
https://securityaffairs.com/179609/data-breach/cybercriminals-target-brazil-248725-exposed-in-ciee-one-data-breach.html
https://www.resecurity.com/blog/article/cybercriminals-target-brazil-248725-exposed-in-ciee-one-data-breach
https://www.tunedsecurity.com/the-2013-target-data-breach-an-analysis-of-one-of-the-largest-retail-cyberattacks-in-history/
Published: Thu Jul 3 13:36:52 2025 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
