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🔗 DarkWebInformer.com - Cyber Threat Intelligence
📅 Date: 2025-01-03 18:53:40
🚨 Title: Alleged Data Leak of Port of Seattle
🛡️ Victim Country: USA
🏭 Victim Industry: Import & Export
🏢 Victim Organization: Port of Seattle
🌐 Victim Site: portseattle.org
📜 Category: Data Leak
🔗 Claim: https://breachforums.st/Thread-DATABASE-Port-of-Seattle-US-Local-Government
🕵️♂️ Threat Actor: viceCoolMan
🌍 Network: Openweb
Description:
The threat actor, viceCoolMan, claims responsibility for breaching the Port of Seattle's Meeting Portal. According to the claim:
- This is the third breach of the website, exploiting persistent vulnerabilities.
- The data leak includes:
- Original and updated databases.
- SSL certificates/private keys.
- S3 keys & secrets.
- API keys and firewall license keys.
Leaked Data Fields:
- ID, email, name, block status, password, username, activations, and more.
The actor asserts that both the old and new passwords have been exposed, along with additional proof of access.
Defacement and Leak Details:
- Defacement Page: Link
- Cracked Portal Passwords and Databases: Access available as per actor's post.
Analysis:
Potential Impact:
- Data Breach Risk: Exposure of sensitive organizational and user data.
- Security Compromise: Unauthorized access to infrastructure components like API and firewall credentials.
Severity:
High – Repeated exploitation highlights inadequate remediation and significant vulnerabilities.
Motivation:
Likely financial gain through the sale of compromised data and administrative access.
Recommendations:
For the Port of Seattle:
- Conduct Comprehensive Security Audits: Identify and address vulnerabilities in portal and related infrastructure.
- Revoke Leaked Credentials: Replace all exposed keys, passwords, and certificates.
- Strengthen Defenses: Implement multi-layered cybersecurity measures, including intrusion detection and advanced firewalls.
For Law Enforcement:
- Investigate and pursue the threat actor's claims in collaboration with cybersecurity agencies.
For Users:
- Avoid Interaction: Refrain from logging into the portal until confirmation of security improvements.
This breach underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity and proactive response mechanisms to prevent recurring attacks.
