City Hall of Codó

Data Breach

www.codo.ma.gov.br

411

Records Exposed

Dec 2024

Date of Breach

Database

Breach Type

Jan 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In December 2024, personal information from the Municipal City Hall of Codó, a governmental platform in Maranhão, Brazil, was leaked in a data breach. The compromised data included email addresses, CPFs, and password hashes stored using the SHA-1 algorithm. This incident emphasizes the critical importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures, including the use of modern and secure hashing algorithms, to protect sensitive personal information and maintain public trust in municipal services.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash

Country

Brazil

Language

Portuguese

Password Storage

SHA1

What Should You Do?

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Change your password immediately on City Hall of Codó and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.