Brinztech Alert: Database of Doreca Italia (Beverage Distributor) is on Sale

Dark Web News Analysis

A threat actor on a known cybercrime forum is advertising the alleged sale of a database belonging to Doreca (likely Doreca Italia S.p.a.), a major Italian distributor of beverages and spirits for the Ho.Re.Ca (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) sector.

Brinztech Analysis:

• Target Profile: Doreca is a key player in the Italian supply chain, acting as a wholesaler for thousands of restaurants, hotels, and bars, as well as operating B2C “Doreca Store” locations.
• The “Smoking Gun” Fields: The specific data fields listed in the leak provide a “digital fingerprint” of the compromised system, likely a legacy ERP or B2B portal:
  • codice_as400_cliente: This refers to an IBM AS/400 (now IBM i) client code. This confirms the breach likely touches the company’s core, legacy ERP system used for logistics and order management.
  • P.IVA (Partita IVA): Italian VAT numbers, confirming the victims are business entities (B2B).
  • importo_bolle: “Bolle” refers to delivery notes (DDT) or invoices. Exposure of this field reveals the exact value of goods delivered to specific clients.
  • scontrino_medio: “Average receipt value,” a key metric for retail analytics.
• The Threat: This is not just a customer list; it is a detailed ledger of B2B transactions. Attackers can see exactly which restaurant ordered how much alcohol, when it was delivered, and the invoice amount.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

This alleged data breach presents a critical threat to the Italian hospitality supply chain:

• High Risk of Invoice Fraud (BEC): The combination of Company Name (azienda_ragsociale), VAT Number (P.IVA), and Invoice Amounts (importo_bolle) is the “holy grail” for Business Email Compromise (BEC). Attackers can send fake invoices to Doreca’s clients that perfectly match real delivery values, tricking restaurants into paying fraudulent bank accounts.
• Operational Espionage: Competitors can use this data (scontrino_medio, order volumes) to undercut Doreca’s pricing or target their most valuable high-volume clients.
• Legacy System Vulnerability: The reference to AS/400 suggests the breach may have originated from an insecure web interface or API connected to an older, backend mainframe—a common weak point in established distribution companies.
• Regulatory Impact (GDPR): As an Italian entity, Doreca falls under the jurisdiction of the Garante Privacy. A breach exposing the PII of sole traders (ditte individuali) and business contact details requires mandatory notification.

Mitigation Strategies

In response to this claim, the company and its B2B partners must take immediate action:

• Proactive B2B Client Notification: Doreca must immediately notify its business clients (restaurants, hotels) to be vigilant. Clients should be warned to verify any changes to payment details or bank accounts via a secondary channel (phone call).
• Invoice Verification: Clients receiving invoices from Doreca should cross-reference the IBAN on the invoice with previous, trusted payments before transferring funds.
• Secure Legacy Integrations: The IT team must urgently audit any web portals or APIs that interact with the AS/400 system. Ensure these connectors are not vulnerable to SQL Injection or IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference) attacks.
• Enhanced Fraud Monitoring: Implement strict monitoring for anomalous database queries, particularly those extracting bulk client lists or invoice histories.

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