Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Database of Cartedepeche is on Sale

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a significant data breach involving Cartedepeche (www.cartedepeche.fr), the official platform for purchasing fishing permits in France. The hacking group InfinityBreach is selling a database on a hacker forum that allegedly contains members’ data specifically from the Gironde (33) region.

The breach was reportedly executed via a SQL Injection vulnerability, a classic web attack method. The compromised dataset covers an extensive timeline from 2012 to 2026, indicating that both historical records and very recent registrations are affected. The exposed fields include sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as Full Names, Physical Addresses, Dates of Birth, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, and transaction logs related to permit purchases.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of recreational portals are often dismissed as low-risk, but the specific nature of this data creates unique vulnerabilities:

• Hyper-Localized Phishing: The restriction of data to the Gironde region allows for highly credible “Spear Phishing.” Attackers can impersonate the local Fédération de Pêche de la Gironde, sending emails about “local water contamination alerts” or “urgent permit renewals” that mention specific local rivers or lakes, drastically increasing the click rate.
• The SQL Injection Reality: The fact that a major national platform was breached via SQL Injection in 2026 suggests a serious lapse in application security. It implies that the website code failed to sanitize user inputs, allowing attackers to dump the backend database directly.
• Data Retention Failure: The database spans 14 years (2012–2026). Under GDPR, keeping inactive customer data for over a decade without anonymization is often a violation of the “Storage Limitation” principle. This exposes the organization to higher regulatory fines.
• Identity Theft Vectors: The combination of Birth Dates, Full Names, and Physical Addresses is the “trifecta” for identity theft. Criminals can use this data to apply for credit or open utility accounts in the victim’s name, as fishing permits often require accurate legal identity verification.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect anglers and regulatory compliance, the following strategies are recommended:

• Vulnerability Patching: The IT team for Cartedepeche must immediately conduct a code audit to identify and patch the specific SQL Injection point to prevent further data exfiltration.
• GDPR Notification: The organization must notify the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) and the affected users in the Gironde region within 72 hours, explaining the scope of the leak.
• User Advisory: Explicitly warn users that the Federation will never ask for credit card details or fines via email links. Advise them to treat any SMS regarding their “Fishing Permit” with suspicion.
• Data Purge: Implement an automated data retention policy to archive or delete user records that have been inactive for more than 3-5 years to reduce the impact of future breaches.

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