Hackers have successfully infiltrated the software systems utilized bynumerous restaurants in Pakistan, resulting in the unlawful acquisition ofpersonal information from over two million Pakistani citizens, according toa report by the 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday. The stolen data has nowmade its way onto the internet, igniting significant concerns regarding theaffected individuals’ privacy and security.
The hackers, in a daring move, shared photos as samples of the stolen datain their online advertisement. Their claim extends to pilfering thecustomer databases of more than 250 restaurants, encompassing sensitiveinformation such as credit card numbers and mobile phone details.
Shockingly, the hackers demanded a ransom of two Bitcoins in exchange forthe vast trove of citizens’ data, with one Bitcoin valued at a staggering$27,000 or over Rs 15 million in Pakistani currency.
In addition to the ransom demand, the hackers also exposed a chillingselection of personal data belonging to various Pakistanis as adisconcerting preview. The leaked information divulges comprehensivetransaction histories, divulging the frequency and amounts of payments madeby individuals at different restaurants. Furthermore, the hackers’advertisement furnished a comprehensive list of the numerous targetedrestaurants, ranging from small-scale establishments to larger, moreprominent ones.
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This security breach has also shone a spotlight on the widespread use of asoftware application named “Indalodge” employed by hundreds of restaurantsthroughout Pakistan, raising concerns about the security of similar systemsin the country and prompting authorities to take immediate action tosafeguard citizen data and privacy
