Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Database of Kementerian Agama is Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a significant data breach involving the Indonesian Ministry of Religion (Kementerian Agama / Kemenag). A threat actor on a hacker forum is sharing a massive database purportedly belonging to the ministry for free, ensuring rapid and widespread distribution among cybercriminals.

The compromised dataset contains highly sensitive administrative and personal data, particularly affecting educators and staff. The leaked fields include NIK (National Identity Number), No. KK (Family Card Number), NUPTK (Teacher Registration Number), NRG (Teacher Registration Number), Full Names, Employment Status, Academic Titles, SK Numbers (Decree Numbers), TMT (Starting Date), Birth Dates, Physical Addresses, and Emails.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

This breach is particularly dangerous because it combines “Civil Registry” data (NIK/KK) with “Professional” data (NUPTK/SK), creating a perfect storm for fraud:

• “Pinjol” & Identity Fraud: The exposure of NIK and No. KK is the “Holy Grail” for identity theft in Indonesia. Attackers can use this paired data to apply for illegal online loans (“Pinjol”) in the victim’s name, leaving the teacher or staff member with a ruined credit score and debt collectors at their door.
• Targeted Teacher Scams: The inclusion of NUPTK, NRG, and SK Numbers allows for hyper-realistic scams targeting educators. Fraudsters can contact teachers via WhatsApp, citing their exact decree number and TMT, claiming: “Your professional allowance (Tunjangan Sertifikasi) requires immediate verification. Send the processing fee to this account.”
• Bureaucratic Phishing: With access to Institution Names and District/Province data, attackers can craft phishing emails that appear to come from local Kemenag offices (Kanwil/Kankemenag), attaching malicious PDFs disguised as “New Curriculum Guidelines” or “Civil Servant (PNS) Data Updates.”
• Regulatory Fallout (UU PDP): This massive leak of PII triggers serious implications under Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP). The failure to protect NIK and family data could lead to significant scrutiny and potential sanctions for the ministry’s data handlers.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect civil servants, teachers, and staff, the following strategies are recommended:

• SLIK OJK Monitoring: Victims (especially teachers) should regularly check their credit status via SLIK OJK (iDeb) to ensure no unauthorized loans have been taken out in their name using the leaked NIK/KK.
• Ignore “Sertifikasi” Messages: Teachers should be strictly advised that Kemenag never requests fees or urgent data verification via personal WhatsApp numbers regarding certification allowances. All updates should be verified through the official SIMPATIKA or SIAGA portals.
• Password Rotation: Immediately change passwords for any Kemenag-related accounts (e.g., SIMPATIKA logins) and ensure personal email accounts are secured with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
• Data Lock: Consider using the “Check NIK” features provided by Dukcapil or banking apps to monitor if your identity is being queried excessively.

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