Kapanlagi.com - It was reported that 13 million Bukalapak user data was being offered in a hacker forum. Bukalapak immediately provided an explanation. They stated that the threat of hacking against the digital technology industry always exists.
Bukalapak also emphasizes that consumer data is currently safe. When there was an attempted hacking in 2019, Bukalapak identified the source and stopped it. One of the methods used was to remind users to take periodic security measures, including changing passwords and doubling security.
"User data security is our priority, so over time, we always implement various efforts to improve the security and comfort of Bukalapak users and ensure that user data is not misused," said Bukalapak CEO Rachmat Kaimuddin as quoted from Liputan6.com.
1. Previously Hit by Hacking Issue
Bukalapak was previously hit by a data breach issue in March 2019. At that time, a hacker with the username Gnosticplayers claimed to have hacked 13 million Bukalapak user accounts and 1.12 million Youthmanual accounts, an Indonesian education and career platform.
The hacker claimed to have sold millions of Bukalapak user accounts on a dark web marketplace called Dream Market. However, Bukalapak immediately denied the claim, stating that no user's personal data was compromised.
2. Bukalapak's Treatment of User Data

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Rachmat stated that Bukalapak currently employs a layered system to receive, store, and process user data, including:
1. Upon receiving: Bukalapak uses the https method to ensure that incoming data is not easily hacked.
2. While storing data: Bukalapak implements state-of-the-art protection methods with layered security.
3. During usage and processing: Bukalapak closely monitors access, reading, modification, or deletion of data, ensuring proper recording.
For sensitive data such as ID cards (KTP), we store them in a dedicated storage for a certain period of time, which can be automatically deleted to protect user privacy.
Rachmat also emphasized the importance of users taking preventive measures alongside the careful handling of user data.
3. Remind to Change Password
Bukalapak also reminds in accordance with the Bukalapak Privacy Policy, including users need to:
1. Change Account Password Regularly
2. Activate 2-Step Verification
3. Be More Cautious against Phishing
4. Update Personal Data Regularly
5. Secure Financial Data
"As a partner of millions of MSMEs, Bukalapak will strive to ensure that Indonesia continues to have choices and opportunities for everyone to live better," said Rachmat.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.