On March 14, Argentina’s Official Gazette suffered a hack with false Coronavirus resolutions displayed, reported El Cronista. The Official Gazette uses a blockchain system, which is known to be challenging to hack.
The false publications included resolutions relating to state employees that have confirmed or suspected virus infections and public servants working from home. Argentina has confirmed 128 Coronavirus cases at the time of writing and has announced mandatory quarantine in the country.
A government gazette publishes public or legal notices in some ways like a newspaper of the government administration. In Argentina, the digital version of the Official Gazette is considered legally valid, just as the printed copy.
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