Hacker gets into Chilean government files, leaks personal data to Internet - (6 million of them)

A hacker who identified himself as “Anonymous Coward” stole personal data of 6 million Chileans — reportedly including a daughter of the president — and posted it briefly on the Internet, authorities said Sunday.

“This is a serious and delicate issue,” said presidential spokesman Francisco Vidal.

Police Chief Jaime Jara confirmed that authorities were investigating the theft of the leaked data, which he said included identity card numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mails and academic background.”*

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