Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Database of SMKS RADEN PAKU is Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a concerning data privacy incident involving SMKS RADEN PAKU, a vocational high school likely located in Indonesia. A threat actor on a hacker forum is claiming to have compromised the institution’s database and is circulating the leaked information.

The exposed dataset is reportedly rich in Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Critical fields allegedly included in the leak are Full Names, Gender, Dates of Birth, Student ID Numbers, National Identification Numbers (NIK), and, most alarmingly, Mother’s Names. The presence of internal system identifiers suggests the breach may have originated from the school’s student management system or an insecure connection to a national education database.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of educational institutions are “Tier 1” identity threats because they expose minors and use data fields that are critical for lifelong identity verification:

• The “Mother’s Maiden Name” Vulnerability: The exposure of Mother’s Names is a critical security failure in the Indonesian context. This specific data point is frequently used as a “hard” security verifier by banks and government services to reset passwords or authorize transactions. Combined with the NIK, attackers have the “keys to the kingdom” for committing financial fraud in the victim’s name.
• NIK-Based Identity Theft: The Nomor Induk Kependudukan (NIK) is the singular identifier for Indonesian citizens. Leaked NIKs can be used to register for fraudulent loans (Pinjol), open mule bank accounts, or register illicit SIM cards, leaving the students (or their parents) liable for the debts.
• Tuition Scams (Social Engineering): With access to Student IDs and parent details, scammers can launch targeted attacks via WhatsApp. They can impersonate school administration, claiming that “tuition is overdue” or “a uniform fee is required immediately,” providing a fraudulent QRIS code or transfer destination.
• Lateral Movement Risk: If the compromised system is connected to the wider Dapodik (Data Pokok Pendidikan) network, this breach could theoretically serve as a stepping stone for attackers to move laterally into larger government education repositories.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect student futures and family finances, the following strategies are recommended:

• Banking Vigilance: Parents and staff should immediately contact their banks to add an extra layer of verification (such as a voice code or physical token) to their accounts, specifically requesting that “Mother’s Maiden Name” no longer be used as the sole verifier.
• Scam Awareness: Issue an urgent notification to all parents and students: SMKS RADEN PAKU will never request transfer payments via WhatsApp or personal bank accounts. Verify all payment requests at the school administration office.
• Credential Reset: Force a mandatory password reset for any student or teacher portals.
• Vulnerability Patching: The IT administration must conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify the SQL injection or unpatched software that allowed this exfiltration and close the gap immediately.

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