Pix key leak: know the risks and learn how to protect yourself.
Pix is the main payment method in Brazil, and we use it constantly to send and receive money.
However, you need to be concerned about security at all times.
To help you, we have put together some essential tips for protect your Pix keyscheck it out!
Caixa Tem suffers from data leaks
Recently, at the beginning of November, the BC announced that the box hasCaixa's app, had sensitive data of account holders leaked onto the internet.
The tool with millions of users has been fundamental to managing finances, mainly to receive government social benefits.
According to the Central Bank, the data leak was due to system security failures from Caixa.
And what leaked? According to the BC, data such as full name, CPF, Pix creation date and type of account and bank branch.
Did Caixa customers’ Pix leak?
The Central Bank reported that no sensitive data was leaked of customers, such as passwords, bank balances and other access.
According to the bank, they were leaked registration data. So, for those customers who use their CPF as their Pix keythe data really was leaked.
However, according to the Central Bank's publication, the leak does not have the power to send money or harm accounts of account holders.
Either way, it's worth it follow the news, mainly to see any news about the data leak.
What should Caixa do?
Even though the Central Bank has published that There's no big reason to worry, Data leakage is very risky.
The big problem is precisely lose trust in the system, mainly because Caixa is responsible for protecting its customers’ information.
Caixa has already announced that investigate the origin of the failure, in addition to informing that it is working to correct the problem and return the system to full operation.
What should you do to protect yourself?
Caixa Econômica itself recommended that customers update your passwords and activate two-factor authentication (2FA), a mechanism that provides greater security for the application.
Here are some tips to protect yourself:
1. Change Pix keys
In the first place, It is not recommended to use the CPF as a Pix key, especially if you always provide your details to receive payments.
The best thing is generate random keys or use an email created just to serve as a Pix key.
2. Monitor your financial transactions
For a certain period, it is highly recommended that you follow closely their transactions, especially until they obtain new information about the leaks.
To do this, always access the application to check your balance and monitor transactions carried out on your account.
And if you see any unrecognized transaction, get in touch promptly with bank support.
3. Strengthen cell phone security
It is important that you have your security protocols, taking care of the use of the application, such as making updates the latest versions of the app.
Also look for do not share passwords and be careful with malicious links that compromise the cell phone as a whole.
Written by
Gabriel Gonçalves
Gabriel has a degree in Social Communication from Unicamp and a master's degree in Culture and Communication from the University of Lisbon. Working as a writer for more than 8 years, he has written on different topics such as education, finance, laws and health. In addition, he works as a content producer on social media and plays sports in his spare time.
