Taobao.8M (2024)

In 2024, a massive data breach occurred on Taobao, a popular Chinese e-commerce platform. The breach, known as the Taobao.8M leak, exposed the personal information of 8726475 users.

The leaked data included sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and hashed passwords. This information was reportedly sold on the dark web for a substantial profit. The breach raised concerns about the security of personal data in China and prompted investigations by the Chinese government.