Data Breach Summary
InsecureWeb, a cybersecurity company, has detected a data breach on the website rosim.gov.ru, the official website of the Federal Agency for State Property Management in Russia. The breach occurred when a hacker known as @DataLeakage posted the stolen data on the Telegram channel #@BreachedData on March 3rd, 2022. The stolen data amounted to 55.7 MB, but the compromised information is currently unknown.
Where and How?
The security breach occurred on the website rosim.gov.ru, and it is still unclear how the hacker was able to gain access to the database. The stolen data was posted on the Telegram channel #@BreachedData, where it could potentially be used for malicious purposes. The extent of the compromised information is currently unknown, but it is likely to include sensitive data of the agency’s clients and employees, such as personal information, financial data, and other sensitive data.
A Screenshot of the data can be found below:
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Company Data Breach History
The Federal Agency for State Property Management has no previous history of data breaches, but the recent incident has exposed the agency’s vulnerability to cyber attacks. The agency has issued a public statement regarding the data breach, apologizing for the incident and stating that they are working to address the issue. The affected individuals have been advised to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for any unauthorized transactions or inquiries. This site is working with cybersecurity experts to further investigate the incident and is taking steps to strengthen its security measures in order to prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future.
The rosim.gov.ru data breach highlights the need for government agencies to prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect their clients’ and employees’ data. As more businesses and government agencies move online, it is crucial to ensure that their sensitive information is safeguarded from potential cyber threats. Agencies and companies must take proactive measures to secure their databases, including implementing strong security protocols, regularly updating their software, and conducting regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities. InsecureWeb urges all government agencies and companies to take this issue seriously and prioritize cybersecurity to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Individuals affected by the rosim.gov.ru data breach should take precautions to protect their personal information and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
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.