Mashable
mashable.com
1,414,677
Global
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844.43 MB
5.61 GB
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In 2020, Mashable, a popular technology and entertainment news website, experienced a significant data leak. On September 11, 2020, the personal information of approximately 1,414,677 users was leaked online.
The leaked information included a range of sensitive details, including authentication tokens, email addresses, gender, home addresses, IP addresses, real names, partial dates of birth, and social media profiles. These records were obtained from Mashables user database, which was left unprotected and unsecured.
The leak was a major security breach, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft, cyber attacks, and other types of online fraud. An anonymous hacking collective called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, stating that the data was stolen from a vulnerabilities exploitation of Mashables website.
The leak highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the digital age. Mashable has apologized for the incident and assured users that it is taking steps to strengthen its security and prevent similar breaches in the future.
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