Cybersecurity Incident: Hackers Claim Data Breach at Pi Mobile Technology, Taiwan Investigates
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will inspect Pi Mobile Technology a subsidiary of e-commerce giant PChome Online following claims by the hacker group Settra that it had stolen internal documents and user data. The investigation, conducted under the Personal Data Protection Act, will determine whether personal data was compromised, with potential penalties for violations.
PChome stated that its initial review found no evidence of a breach in its main website or core systems. However, Pi Mobile confirmed it had activated its cybersecurity incident response protocol, engaged a third-party forensic firm, and notified regulators. The company indicated it would inform users once the scope of any data exposure is verified.
Authorities cautioned that leaked personal data is frequently exploited by fraud syndicates, highlighting the risks of phishing and identity theft. The incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity challenges for Taiwan’s digital infrastructure.
Source: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6392990
PChome Online TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/pchome-online
Pi Mobile Technology TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/pi-labs
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"linkid": "pchome-online, pi-labs",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "7/2026",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'E-commerce/Telecommunications',
'location': 'Taiwan',
'name': 'Pi Mobile Technology',
'type': 'Subsidiary'}],
'customer_advisories': 'Will inform users once scope is verified',
'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Claimed by hacker group *Settra*',
'personally_identifiable_information': 'Yes',
'sensitivity_of_data': 'Personal data',
'type_of_data_compromised': 'Internal documents and user '
'data'},
'description': 'Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced an '
'investigation into Pi Mobile Technology, a subsidiary of '
'e-commerce giant PChome Online, following claims by the '
'hacker group *Settra* that it had stolen internal documents '
'and user data. The investigation will determine whether '
'personal data was compromised under the *Personal Data '
'Protection Act*, with potential penalties for violations. '
'PChome stated no breach was found in its main website or core '
'systems, while Pi Mobile confirmed activation of its '
'cybersecurity incident response protocol, engagement of a '
'third-party forensic firm, and regulatory notifications. '
'Authorities warned of risks like phishing and identity theft '
'due to leaked data.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Internal documents and user data',
'identity_theft_risk': 'High (due to leaked personal data)',
'legal_liabilities': 'Potential penalties under the *Personal Data '
'Protection Act*'},
'investigation_status': 'Ongoing',
'references': [{'source': 'Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'regulations_violated': '*Personal Data Protection '
'Act* (potential)',
'regulatory_notifications': 'Yes (regulators '
'notified)'},
'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Will inform users once scope is '
'verified',
'incident_response_plan_activated': 'Yes',
'third_party_assistance': 'Third-party forensic firm engaged'},
'stakeholder_advisories': 'Authorities cautioned about risks of phishing and '
'identity theft due to leaked data',
'threat_actor': 'Settra',
'title': 'Hackers Claim Data Breach at Pi Mobile Technology, Taiwan '
'Investigates',
'type': 'Data Breach'}