The Central Bank of Brazil (BC) has released a statement acknowledging a security incident involving Pix keys held by SHPP Brasil, the operator of the Shopee e-commerce platform. According to the BC, the incident occurred on 29th October 2023, and an investigation is currently underway. The BC emphasizes that the incident is isolated and does not affect the overall security of the Pix system. The bank has taken immediate measures to safeguard the affected Pix keys and prevent any potential misuse. Shopee has also issued a statement expressing its commitment to customer data protection and cooperating fully with the investigation. The company has implemented additional security measures to enhance the protection of user information. The BC and Shopee are working together to resolve the issue and ensure the safety of Pix users. The investigation is expected to be completed shortly, and updates will be provided as they become available.