Massive Data Leak: Over 400 Million Records Exposed in Business Intelligence Data Breach
A dark web hacker is selling access to a US-based data analytics portal, with over 400 million records at risk. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach
Company Overview
- Company Name: Undisclosed Large Data Analytics Company
- Industry: Business Intelligence/Data Analytics
- Estimated Revenue: $268 Million
- Data Impacted: Over 400 million records
Breach Details
- Date of Announcement: April 17, 2024
- Threat Actor: USDoD (Pseudonym)
- Platform Used: Dark Web Forum
- Type of Data Compromised:
- Personal data between individuals and private companies
- Potentially sensitive business intelligence data
The threat actor "USDoD" claimed to have access to a US web portal of a large data analytics company, with intentions to sell this data. They referenced a significant volume, over 400 million records, involving interactions between individuals and the private sector. This incident highlights a potential large-scale breach affecting both business and personal data.
Threat Actor Profile
- Alias: USDoD
- Reputation on Forum: High (Reputation score: 881)
- Status: Self-banned (likely to avoid being tracked or identified)
- Previous Activity: Likely experienced in data breaches based on reputation and forum activity.
