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Jam Tangan

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Data breach at Jam Tangan in 2021 exposed 434,784 customer records.

Records exposed
434,784 records
Breach date
Breach Jul 6, 2021
Last update
Updated Nov 27, 2023
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In July 2021, the Indonesian online watch retailer Jam Tangan (Machtwatch) faced a data breach leading to the exposure of 434,784 customer records on a hacking forum. The disclosed data consisted of names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, IP addresses, and passwords hashed with unsalted MD5 or bcrypt algorithms.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Personal information is susceptible to misuse for phishing, identity fraud, and unauthorized account access.
Business Impact
Reputation harm, potential loss of customer trust, and inquiries from regulatory bodies.
Affected Sectors
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce
Geographic Impact
  • Indonesia
  • Global (due to Internet accessibility)

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords associated with the email addresses used on Jam Tangan.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication on associated accounts.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity or unauthorized access.

Preventive Measures

  • •Organizations must employ up-to-date and secure methods for storing sensitive data, including strong cryptographic password hashing.
  • •Regular security audits should be undertaken to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

No mention of payment or financial data was included in the breach description.