Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Data of InTime.ua are Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a resurfaced data privacy incident involving InTime.ua, a former major Ukrainian postal and logistics service. A threat actor on a hacker forum is sharing a database containing approximately 250,000 records.

The leak is reportedly historical, dating back to 2018. Despite the age of the data and the fact that InTime ceased active operations in 2020, the dataset remains dangerous. It allegedly contains detailed Sender and Recipient Information, including Full Names, Phone Numbers, and Physical Addresses. This “zombie data”—information from a defunct or restructured entity—often circulates without a clear data steward to mitigate the fallout, leaving the individuals exposed indefinitely.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of logistics and postal services are “Tier 1” physical security threats because they map out the movement of goods and people:

• The Longevity of PII: While the transaction data is from 2018, Physical Addresses and Phone Numbers are static assets. People often live in the same house and keep the same number for decades. This means the 250,000 records are likely still actionable for Smishing (SMS Phishing) and identity fraud today.
• Relationship Mapping: Logistics data reveals who sends packages to whom. This can expose private relationships, business supply chains, or confidential partnerships that existed in 2018. For competitors or investigators, this historical data is a goldmine for Corporate Espionage.
• “Failed Delivery” Scams: Attackers can use this data to launch retro-active scams. By citing real historical transaction details (e.g., “We found an unclaimed package from 2018 under your name…”), scammers can trigger curiosity and lower the victim’s guard, convincing them to pay a “storage fee” to release non-existent goods.
• Orphaned Data Risk: Since InTime is no longer an active entity in its original form, there is likely no dedicated security team monitoring this breach. This “orphaned” data is often traded freely on the dark web because no one is issuing takedown requests.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect personal privacy against historical data leaks, the following strategies are recommended:

• Phone Number Vigilance: Former customers of InTime should be wary of calls or texts referencing “old deliveries” or “unclaimed cargo.” Legitimate postal services do not hold packages for years without contact.
• Address Monitoring: Individuals should be aware that their home address is linked to their phone number in this public dataset. Be cautious of unsolicited mail or unannounced visitors claiming to be from delivery services.
• Data Retention Policy: For currently operating businesses, this incident serves as a lesson in Data Minimization. Companies should strictly enforce retention policies (e.g., deleting transaction logs after 2-3 years) so that if a breach occurs later, the data is no longer present to be stolen.
• Scam Education: Educate family members, especially the elderly, that “zombie” companies (defunct brands) are often used as masks for fraud because the brand name is still recognizable and trusted.

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