Brinztech Alert: Database of Indonesian Tourist Park Amanah Borneo Park Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis: Amanah Borneo Park Visitor Database Leaked

A database allegedly belonging to Amanah Borneo Park, a tourist destination in Indonesia, has been leaked by a threat actor. The data, containing 19,285 rows of visitor information, was posted on a hacker forum. The compromised data appears to include a significant amount of customer PII, creating a risk of fraud and targeted scams for anyone who has visited or booked tickets with the park. The exposed information includes:

• Visitor PII: Full names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
• Potential Payment Data: The presence of a payment_detail_id field in the data structure suggests that ticket purchase or other transaction-related information may be compromised.
• Record Count: A total of 19,285 rows of customer/visitor data.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

A database of tourists and visitors provides a valuable, targeted list for criminals to exploit through a variety of social engineering and fraud schemes.

• A Prime Target List for Phishing and Travel Scams: A database of tourists is highly valuable for criminals. They can use the contact information to launch targeted phishing campaigns and travel-related scams that appear highly credible, such as “There is a problem with your recent ticket payment” or “Claim a prize from your visit to our park.”
• Payment Data Indicators Increase Financial Fraud Risk: Even without full credit card numbers, the presence of a payment_detail_id and other transactional data can provide criminals with enough information to commit fraud. This data can be used to social engineer customer service representatives, dispute charges fraudulently, or craft more convincing phishing attacks designed to steal full financial details.
• Damage to Trust in the Tourism Sector: Tourist destinations rely heavily on their reputation for safety and reliability. A public data breach can erode the trust of both local and international visitors, who may become hesitant to book tickets online or provide their personal information to the organization in the future.

Critical Mitigation Strategies

The park’s management must act quickly to investigate and secure its systems, while past visitors should be on high alert for fraud.

• For Amanah Borneo Park: Immediately Investigate and Secure Systems: The park’s management must launch an immediate investigation to confirm the breach, identify how their systems were compromised, and secure their online booking and payment platforms. If any user accounts with passwords were part of the system, a mandatory password reset is essential.
• For Affected Visitors: Monitor Financial Accounts for Fraud: This is the most critical advice for potential victims. Anyone who has booked tickets or made online payments to Amanah Borneo Park should closely monitor their bank and credit card statements for any unusual or fraudulent transactions and report them immediately.
• For Affected Visitors: Be Vigilant for Phishing Scams: All individuals whose data may have been exposed must be on high alert for unsolicited emails, texts, or calls related to their visit. They should not click on suspicious links or provide any personal or financial information in response to such communications.

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