KAI's Internal Data Allegedly Hacked, Sold Using Cryptocurrency

Source: TEMPO.CO
Published on: 2024-01-15 23:58

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A hacker group reportedly accessed sensitive data belonging to state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI). This was first reported by an account of social media X (formerly Twitter) under the username @TodayCyberNews on Sunday, January 14. "A Hacker group claims to have accessed sensitive data, including employee info, customer details, and more from Indonesia's National railway company," the account tweeted as quoted on Monday, January 15. The account also uploaded an image of PT KAI's website showing information that the site had been hacked. "You can find the general memo KAI.ID here! Price: 11.69 BTC (Bitcoins). ID: 18397815624." The image also displayed information about PT KAI as the national railway company in Indonesia. "15 days is more than enough time for the company to discuss the ransom with us and prepare the amount. If we do not rea...

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