Recent cyberattacks have been reported in the cybersecurity landscape in the Philippines, with both Cargo Padala Express Forwarding Corporation, a logistics and freight forwarding company, and Toyota Zamboanga City as the latest victims to data breaches which is attributed to threat actors known as “Nick Diesel” and “inchworm” respectively.
At Cargo Padala Express Corporation, Nick Diesel is alleged to have gained unauthorized access to the company’s systems, compromising a substantial dataset containing the personal information of approximately 400,000 customers and 200 system users. The breached dataset includes details such as account IDs, account numbers, billing types, account names, addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses.
Toyota Zamboanga City was also hit following inchworm’s purported breach of the dealership’s database. This incident follows closely on the heels of a similar breach reported at Toyota Makati just a few weeks prior. Inchworm claims to have accessed and leaked sensitive information, including vehicle records such as model details, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), and license plate numbers, as well as personal details of vehicle owners, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.
These breaches serve as a stark reminder of the evolving cybersecurity threats facing organizations in the Philippines and globally. As investigations into these incidents continue, affected individuals are urged to remain vigilant against potential fraudulent activities and take proactive measures to safeguard their personal information. Moreover, both CaPEx.com.ph and Toyota Zamboanga City must prioritize transparency, accountability, and swift remedial action to address the impact on affected individuals and bolster trust in their operations.