Brinztech Alert: Database of Congelados DECA is on Sale

Dark Web News Analysis

A threat actor on a known cybercrime forum is claiming to have leaked a database that they allege was stolen from congeladosdeca.com, the website of Congelados DECA, a Spanish frozen food company. According to the seller’s post, the database contains 9,907 lines of data in an easily accessible CSV format. Sample data suggests the leak includes sensitive personal information such as names, national IDs, and potentially addresses and financial data, as well as internal company codes.

This claim, if true, represents a significant data breach for the Spanish company and its customers or partners. A database containing this mix of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and internal data is a valuable tool for criminals. It can be used to launch highly effective and targeted phishing campaigns, commit identity theft, or carry out other forms of fraud. As a Spanish company handling the data of EU residents, a confirmed breach of this nature would constitute a severe violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Key Cybersecurity Insights

This alleged data breach presents a critical threat to the company and its clients:

• High Risk of Targeted Phishing and Fraud: The combination of PII with what is likely customer or business partner data is a perfect toolkit for targeted scams. Criminals can impersonate DECA to send fake invoice notifications or “problem with your order” alerts to businesses or consumers in order to steal financial information.
• Severe GDPR Compliance Implications: As a Spanish company, Congelados DECA is subject to the stringent requirements of the GDPR. A confirmed breach of personal data would be a major compliance failure, requiring mandatory notification to Spain’s Data Protection Agency (AEPD) and all affected parties, and could result in substantial fines.
• Exposure of Internal Business Data: The alleged inclusion of “internal codes” and other company-specific data can be weaponized by malicious actors. This information can help them understand the company’s internal processes, making future social engineering attacks against the company’s own employees more convincing and effective.

Mitigation Strategies

In response to this claim, Congelados DECA must take immediate and decisive action:

• Launch an Immediate Investigation and Verification: The company’s highest priority must be to conduct an urgent forensic investigation to verify the claim’s authenticity, determine the scope of the breach, and identify how the attacker gained access to their systems.
• Prepare for Regulatory and Customer Notification: If the breach is confirmed, the company must prepare to notify Spain’s AEPD within the strict 72-hour GDPR timeframe. A clear and transparent communication plan must also be prepared for all affected customers and business partners, outlining the risks they face.
• Conduct a Comprehensive Security Overhaul: The company should enforce password resets for any related online portals and customer accounts. It is also critical to implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and to conduct a full security audit of their systems to find and remediate the vulnerability that led to the breach.

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