Brazilian Credit Guarantor Fund Data Breach Affecting PII and Payout Data

The Brazilian Credit Guarantor Fund (FGC) disclosed a security breach on November 5, 2026, involving unauthorized access to personal data including names, CPF numbers, emails, and birthdates, as well as payment-related information. Although no evidence of data misuse or financial losses has been found thus far, the FGC has implemented access restrictions and is investigating with specialized firms, while warning affected individuals to be cautious of fraudulent contacts impersonating the organization.