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SII Details Actions Taken After Circulation of Fake Email Attempting to Impersonate Institutional Messaging

  • SII detected a fake email attempting to impersonate institutional messaging.
  • SII alerted taxpayers not to open the email to avoid malware installation.
  • A peripheral component of the SII platform was affected, not related to tax declaration and payment systems.
  • No breach occurred in the SII’s database information.
  • SII advised taxpayers to follow security recommendations and keep antivirus updated.
  • SII will file a complaint with the Public Ministry for investigation and sanction of those responsible.
  • The fake email included a download link, contrary to SII’s policy.
  • The affected component was an automatic response feature for suggestions or complaints.
  • SII activated cybersecurity measures to identify and mitigate threats.
  • SII is committed to improving systems and addressing security issues.

Source: sii.cl

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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