“The Villavicencio Telephone” steals personal data and would be linked to Hackers

In recent days, a website called “The Villavicencio Telephone” generated controversy and concern. The thing is that it claims to contain alleged leaked chats of the late former presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. According to reports, this platform not only spreads questionable information, but it also steals personal data from those who access it.

Initially, it was stated that the page could have been created by students from the Central University of Ecuador. However, preliminary investigations have denied this version, pointing out that the site was developed in Iceland by a company linked

to international hackers.

website called “The Villavicencio Telephone”

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sources say that former president Rafael Correa was behind this operation.

The former president would have ordered the creation of the page as part of a strategy to discredit the late Villavicencio and his political

legacy.

Cybersecurity experts warn that, when accessing the site, users run the risk of compromising the security of their devices, exposing sensitive information such as passwords, bank details and personal files.

Fernando Villavicencio's

allies have strongly condemned the existence of this page, calling it an attack on their memory and a threat to the security

of citizens.

“These types of practices don't just seek to tarnish the reputation of someone who dedicated their life to fighting for the truth.” Rather, "they also represent a serious danger to people's privacy,” said a collaborator close to the former candidate

Authorities have launched investigations to determine the exact origin of the page and take appropriate legal action. In the meantime, citizens are advised to avoid accessing the site and not providing personal information on any platform that is not trustworthy.