Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Data of JDIH DPR RI are Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a politically sensitive data privacy incident involving JDIH DPR RI (Jaringan Dokumentasi dan Informasi Hukum Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia), the legal documentation network for Indonesia’s House of Representatives. A threat actor known as “MR./SHADOWNEX” on a hacker forum is claiming to have leaked a database containing Non-ASN (Non-Civil Servant) personnel records.

The compromised dataset allegedly includes highly sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Critical fields exposed in the leak are NIK (National Identity Numbers), Full Names, Places and Dates of Birth, and specific Work Period Details. The focus on “Non-ASN” staff suggests the breach may have targeted a specific HR sub-system or contractor management database within the Secretariat General.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of legislative bodies are “Tier 1” government threats because they expose the support structure of national decision-making:

• The NIK Threat (Identity Theft): The exposure of NIK (Nomor Induk Kependudukan) combined with Dates of Birth is the primary vector for financial fraud in Indonesia. Attackers can use this data to register for fraudulent Pinjol (online loans) or open digital bank accounts in the victim’s name, leaving the non-ASN staff members with debilitating debt and legal issues.
• Targeting Vulnerable Staff: Non-ASN staff often have less job security than civil servants. Attackers can exploit the “Work Period” data to launch Social Engineering attacks. Phishing emails claiming “Your contract renewal requires immediate NIK verification” or “Urgent update to non-ASN payroll” would likely bypass suspicion due to the specific context.
• Insider Threat Indicators: The specific segmentation of data (only Non-ASN) and the detailed HR fields raise the possibility of an Insider Threat or compromised credentials of an HR administrator. It suggests the attacker had access to specific personnel files rather than a general public web server.
• Reputational Damage: As the legislative branch, the DPR RI is a symbol of governance. A successful breach by “MR./SHADOWNEX” undermines public trust in the government’s ability to secure its own digital infrastructure and the data of its employees.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect government staff and national integrity, the following strategies are recommended:

• HR System Audit: The Secretariat General must immediately audit the access logs of the HR database managing non-ASN staff. Identify which account exported this data and revoke its access.
• Identity Protection: Advise all affected staff to check their credit status on SLIK OJK (Financial Information Services System) to ensure no unauthorized loans have been taken out in their names using the leaked NIKs.
• Credential Reset: Force a mandatory password reset for all internal accounts, especially for HR personnel and administrators. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all internal portals.
• DLP Implementation: Enhance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protocols to flag and block the bulk export of sensitive fields like “NIK” or “Date of Birth” from internal databases.

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