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20M Argentine Social Works Records Leaked on Dark Forums

By InsecureWeb Team

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20M Argentine Social Works Records Leaked on Dark Forums

Data Breach Summary

A massive data leak exposing over 20 million records from the Argentine Social Works database appeared on darkforums.st in July 2025. The leak was published by the user injectioninferno2.

What Was Exposed?

The database includes detailed personal information such as:

  • Document type and number
  • Full names
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Postal code
  • Province
  • CUIL (Unique Labour Identification Code)
  • Social Works code

This dataset poses high risks for identity theft, fraud, and targeted scams, as it combines full identity markers with health insurance affiliations.

Where and How?

The data was leaked on darkforums.st, a known marketplace for stolen databases. The file named Argentine Social Works database 07-2025 contains structured records ready for malicious use or resale.

Company Data Breach History

Previous Related Breaches:

  • 2021 RENAPER Leak – Argentina’s national ID database was breached, exposing data of ~45 million citizens, including officials and celebrities.
  • 2017 & 2019 Gorra Leaks – Exposed data of government employees and police officers, used in doxing campaigns and dark web sales.

However, no prior breaches were found specifically targeting the Argentine Social Works database, making this the first known incident of its kind.

Recommendations for Personal Data Protection

🔒 Users should:

  • Change passwords and secure linked accounts
  • Monitor for phishing attempts or identity fraud
  • Enable two-factor authentication wherever available
  • Consider credit monitoring services to detect misuse

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