Indonesia’s Tokopedia User Data Hacked, Sold, and Shared on Facebook

Although password information was not leaked, Tokopedia's stolen user data consisting of e-mail addresses, names, and mobile numbers are enough to put the user at risk of a criminal act.

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Pratama explained that cybercrimes such as phishing or scams use a person’s e-mail or phone number to blackmail the victim for their password information.

Phone numbers can easily be used for cybercrimes that are serious and far-reaching such as to spread hoax information.

Pratama went on to explain that a cybercriminal can conduct profiling judging from an individual’s name, e-mail address, and valid mobile number.

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“With the e-mail and mobile number information, the culprit can send targeted information such as to incite provocation. These types of activities can be very dangerous,” said Pratama.

Indonesia does not have laws that regulate the cyberworld nor protect user data.

Pratama believes that without such a legal framework, no pressure is given to those who operate electronic systems, be it state-owned or private companies, to create the best system and maintenance in protecting user data. 

(Writer: Conney Stephanie, Elsa Catriana | Editor: Oik Yusuf, Sakina Rakhma Diah Setiawan) 

Source: https://tekno.kompas.com/read/2020/07/06/08020027/e-mail-dan-nomor-ponsel-pengguna-tokopedia-beredar-di-medsos-ini-bahayanya

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