O Ransomware como ameaça à cibersegurança da gestão pública de dados no Brasil

Ransomware as a threat to cybersecurity in public data management in Brazil

Resumo

With the increasing digitization of society and Public Administration, new discussions emerged regarding the use of digital data, regulated by the recent Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD). A current concern is the security vulnerability of this data, threatened by cybercrimes such as ransomware. Given this, this research seeks to analyze the possibilities of accountability of the Public Administration in data processing, focusing on the preventive aspect of cybersecurity. The methodology is based on a literature review. In conclusion, it was found that ransomware is a threat to Brazilian cybersecurity and requires the adoption of instruments of international cooperation. It is necessary to be aware of the possible implications of ransomware on the LGPD, especially concerning public data management. Preventive investment in cybersecurity is one of the pillars of the LGPD, which may also lead to sanctions directed at public entities in case of non-compliance with the law.