Cyber Incident Victim: ID-ware
Date:
Sep 2022
Location:
Netherlands
Summary
ID-ware experienced a server error causing a "404 Not Found" message to appear on its website, indicating a technical disruption. The organization acknowledged the issue, requested affected users to report details of their activities during the incident, and committed to resolving the problem promptly while apologizing for the inconvenience caused.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 0 motives | 0 techniques |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On September 18, 2022, ID-ware’s official website experienced a technical disruption affecting access to its news section, specifically the page hosting its incident statement. The malfunction manifested as a "404 Not Found" server error when users attempted to view the content at the URL https://www.id-ware.com/en/about/news/incident-statement.html. This error indicated the requested resource was unavailable or could not be located on the server. ID-ware promptly acknowledged the issue through the error message displayed on the affected page, confirming the breakdown in service availability. The company did not disclose the root cause of the error, such as whether it resulted from a misconfiguration, server failure, or external interference. No additional technical details regarding affected infrastructure, duration of the outage, or broader system impact were provided in the public statement.
ID-ware’s response included an apology for the inconvenience and a request for users to report the actions they were performing when encountering the error. The company committed to resolving the issue "as soon as possible" but did not specify remediation steps, timelines for restoration, or compensatory measures for affected parties. The incident’s scope appeared limited to the accessibility of a single webpage, with no explicit mention of data compromise, service interruptions beyond the news section, or impacts on customers or business operations. The error message served as the primary communication channel for both acknowledging the problem and soliciting user input to assist in troubleshooting. ID-ware did not release follow-up statements or updates through other platforms based on the available source material.