Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia

Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia

Data Breach

inah.gob.mx

296

Records Exposed

Feb 2025

Date of Breach

Database

Breach Type

Mar 2025

Added to Database

About This Breach

In February 2025, the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Mexico’s government institution responsible for cultural heritage and archaeology, suffered a data breach that impacted 2,000 users. The compromised data included email addresses, full names, MD5 password hashes, usernames, and dates. This incident highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures, particularly in government institutions that manage sensitive historical and personal data, to prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse.

Compromised Data Types

Email Address Password Hash Username

Country

Mexico

Language

Spanish

Password Storage

MD5

Category

Government

Indexed On

Mar 14, 2025

Breach Type

Database

What Should You Do?

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  • Change your password immediately on Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia 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.

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