Ransomware Group coinbasecartel Hits: PT. Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Bintan
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, PT. Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Bintan — an organization based in ID — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group coinbasecartel. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-22T13:52:53.314637+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | PT. Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Bintan |
| Threat Group | coinbasecartel |
| Summary | [AI generated] PT. Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Bintan is an Indonesian rural bank, known as a Bank Perkreditan Rakyat or BPR, operating in the Bintan regency of Riau Islands province, Indonesia. It provides basic financial services including savings, deposits, and credit facilities primarily to local communities, small businesses, and micro-enterprises. As a rural bank, it operates under supervision of the Indonesian Financial Services Authority, OJK, serving the local economy. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-22T13:52:28.447095+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-22T13:52:53.314637+00:00 |
| Region | ID |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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