Brinztech Alert: Database of Raffaele Sidoni & Sidoni (Portuguese Wholesaler) is Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

A threat actor on a known cybercrime forum has leaked the alleged database of Raffaele Sidoni & Sidoni, Lda, a prominent Portuguese wholesaler of hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment.

This claim, if true, represents a critical security failure impacting the company’s administrative core. The leak is not a simple customer list; the threat actor has shared a specific SQL snippet: INSERT INTO admin_user.

This code snippet is a “smoking gun.” It confirms the attackers have dumped the admin_user table, which contains the keys to the kingdom:

• User IDs & Full Names
• Emails & Usernames
• Passwords (likely hashed, but potentially weak or decryptable)

The format of the leak (raw SQL INSERT statements) strongly suggests the breach was caused by an SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability, a common flaw where attackers manipulate website inputs to dump the backend database.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

This alleged data breach presents a critical and immediate threat:

• Administrator Credential Exposure: The presence of admin_user table data implies that administrative login details have been leaked. If these credentials work on the company’s B2B portal or internal ERP, attackers have full control.
• High Risk of Account Takeover (ATO): With administrative credentials compromised, attackers can gain elevated privileges, leading to complete system control, data manipulation, further data exfiltration, or deployment of malware.
• Supply Chain Impact: As a wholesaler (distributor), Raffaele Sidoni & Sidoni sits in the middle of a supply chain. A breach here could allow attackers to launch Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks against their upstream suppliers or downstream retailers, using the compromised admin email accounts to send fraudulent invoices.
• Credibility of Leak: The inclusion of a specific SQL structure adds strong credibility to the claim. It shows the attacker didn’t just scrape the site; they had read-access to the database structure.

Mitigation Strategies

In response to this claim, the company and its partners must take immediate action:

• Immediate Password Reset & MFA: Force a password reset for all administrative accounts immediately. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all admin panels to render the stolen credentials useless.
• Database Security Review (Patch SQLi): Conduct an urgent security audit to identify and patch the SQL injection vulnerability that likely allowed this dump. Ensure all database inputs are sanitized.
• Comprehensive Forensic Investigation: Conduct a forensic analysis to determine if the attackers used these admin credentials to pivot further into the network, upload web shells, or access financial data.
• Notify B2B Partners: If the compromised system handles B2B orders, notify clients and suppliers to be vigilant against phishing emails coming from internal company addresses.

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