Data Breach Summary
kawasakigreentech.co.id, an agricultural machinery and equipment company in Indonesia, experienced a significant security breach resulting in the compromise of sensitive information. This breach was detected by our diligent dark web scanning team at InsecureWeb on June 25, 2023. The responsible hacker, known as “sumo,” published the stolen data on the dark web forum “Cronos.”
The breach involved unauthorized access to a database containing a considerable amount of sensitive information from kawasakigreentech.co.id. The compromised data includes IDs, ID numbers, first names, last names, emails, province IDs, city IDs, sub-district IDs, sub-district text, sub-village information, postal codes, addresses, telephone numbers, fax details, mobile phone numbers, additional contact information, branch IDs, types, and district IDs.
Where and How?
This breach took place in the dark web forum “Cronos,” known for facilitating illicit activities such as data breaches and the trade of stolen information. The hacker “sumo” played a significant role in exposing the compromised data, which contained highly sensitive information associated with kawasakigreentech.co.id.
Further investigation revealed that the breach specifically targeted the database of kawasakigreentech.co.id. Unauthorized access allowed the hacker to obtain a substantial amount of sensitive information, including IDs, personal identification numbers, names, contact details, geographic information, and additional data related to the company’s operations.
A Screenshot of the data can be found below:
Company Data Breach History
To date, there is no known history of security breaches reported for kawasakigreentech.co.id. This breach serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present risks faced by companies in protecting sensitive information. It emphasizes the urgency of implementing robust security measures to safeguard customer data and maintain trust in online platforms.
kawasakigreentech.co.id is actively addressing the breach and working closely with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident thoroughly. Their objective is to enhance security protocols, identify any vulnerabilities, and prevent future breaches that could compromise customer data integrity.
Recommendations for Personal Data Protection
How Users Can Protect Their Information
To protect their personal information and accounts from being compromised, users should take the following steps:
– Change their passwords frequently, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
– Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
– Use unique passwords for each account, to prevent hackers from accessing multiple accounts with the same password.
– Be cautious of suspicious emails or messages, as they may contain phishing links that can compromise their accounts.
– Regularly monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
What is InsecureWeb?
InsecureWeb is a Dark Web monitoring service that keeps track of recent data breaches and tracks their impact by monitoring the darkest places of the internet. InsecureWeb notifies users and enterprises when their data has been found online and helps them mitigate the impact.