A data breach allegedly at Tech in Asia has exposed the personal information of 230,000 users. Learn more about the hack attributed to IntelBroker and the ongoing response to secure user data.
A database believed to be owned by Tech in Asia, a prominent technology news outlet focusing on startups and technological innovations across Asia, has allegedly been compromised. The breach was announced by a hacker known by the pseudonym “Sanggiero,” who is linked to the infamous hacking collective, IntelBroker.
Tech in Asia, which has received backing from Eduardo Saverin, the co-founder of Facebook, operates from bases in Singapore and Jakarta. The platform is a critical resource for news on technological advancements and entrepreneurial ventures in the region.
Details of the breach were disclosed late last night on several dark web forums, including the infamous cybercrime and data leak forum Breach Forums. Sanggiero claimed responsibility for the hack, stating that it occurred in June 2024 and impacted over 230,000 individuals.
As seen by Hackread.com, the leaked information includes user data such as the following:
- Roles
- Full names
- Display names
- Email addresses
- Date of registration.
Apparently, these records belong to individuals subscribed to Tech in Asia. However, the good news is that no passwords were leaked. According to Sanggiero, the data was accessed by exploiting several critical vulnerabilities in Tech in Asia’s API and other bugs that allowed access to the internal services of the website.
Initial assessments by Hackread.com confirm that the data samples are indeed linked to Tech in Asia, raising serious concerns about data security practices at the news outlet. However, final confirmation can only come from the company itself; therefore, Hackread.com has requested a comment from Tech in Asia.
The motives behind the breach are obvious. Additionally, IntelBrokers has been known for targeting high-profile companies and top security agencies. Some of the group’s previous hacks include Europol, Home Depot, ICE, USCIS, HSBC and Barclays Bank.
This incident leaves a critical lesson for all companies: Cybersecurity isn’t a one-time setup but a continual process. As cyber threats become more complex and frequent, it’s vital that businesses consistently enhance security. Doing so not only protects sensitive data but also builds and maintains the trust of its users.
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