Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Database of Panrest is Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a significant data privacy breach involving Panrest.pl, a popular online food ordering platform in Poland. A threat actor identified as “daghetiaw” has released a database dump dated January 3, 2026, which aligns with recent activity (noting the current date is January 6, 2026). The leaked data is reportedly in SQL format, suggesting a direct extraction from the company’s backend.

The compromised fields are comprehensive and highly sensitive, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as Full Names, Physical Addresses, Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and Dates of Birth. Additionally, the leak exposes account telemetry (Usernames, IP Addresses, User Agents) and granular Order Details (products purchased, prices, payment methods, and delivery instructions).

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of food delivery platforms carry unique physical and digital risks:

• Physical Security & Burglary Risk: The most dangerous aspect of this leak is the exposure of Physical Addresses combined with Order Habits. Criminals can analyze the data to determine when a user is typically home (ordering dinner) versus when they are away. This “pattern of life” data is invaluable for planning burglaries.
• “Smishing” (SMS Phishing): With access to real-time or recent order data and phone numbers, attackers can send highly convincing SMS messages: “Your Panrest order for [Restaurant Name] is delayed. Click here to track driver.” Victims expecting food are almost guaranteed to click, leading to malware installation or credential theft.
• SQL Injection Vulnerability: The fact that the data is in SQL format strongly suggests the platform was vulnerable to SQL Injection (SQLi). This is a common but critical web vulnerability where attackers manipulate input fields to force the database to return its entire contents.
• Credential Stuffing: The leak includes Usernames and IPs. If password hashes were also included (often implied in SQL user dumps), attackers will target users who reuse passwords on banking or email accounts.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect customers and comply with local regulations, the following strategies are recommended:

• GDPR/UODO Notification: As a Polish entity, Panrest must report this breach to the UODO (Personal Data Protection Office) within 72 hours. Failure to report a breach involving financial and location data can lead to severe penalties.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Conduct an immediate code review and penetration test to identify the SQL injection point. Patch the vulnerability before bringing the affected systems back online.
• Customer Scam Advisory: Send a push notification or SMS to all users immediately. Warn them: “Do not click on links in SMS messages claiming to be about delivery issues or refunds.”
• Forced Password Reset: Invalidate all current user sessions and require a password reset upon the next login.

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