data breach
HP Medical Data Breach Overview
- Company: HP Medical (assumed name based on the context)
- Industry: Medical Equipment and Appliances
- Breach Announced: November 4, 2023
- Data Compromised: Email addresses, passwords, usernames
- Volume of Data: 150 million records, 38 GB uncompressed
- Format: SQL database
- Year of Breach: 2022
Breach Details
On November 4, 2023, a user going by "USDoD" on a notorious hacking forum posted about a significant data breach involving HP Medical, a company involved in the medical equipment and appliance sector. According to the post, the leaked data includes sensitive information such as email addresses, passwords, and usernames of 150 million individuals. The uncompressed data is 38 GB in size, stored in an SQL format, and is reportedly from a breach that occurred in 2022.
The post includes a download link to the compromised database and instructions on how to unzip the file. The hacker's account has since been banned permanently from the forum.
Threat Actor Profile
- Alias: USDoD
- Forum Activity: 113 posts, 33 threads
- Joined: July 2023
- Affiliation: Equation Corp. (as per the forum profile)
- Notable Activity: Previous leaks or database dumps related to other entities (details not provided in the screenshot).
Impact Analysis
- Affected Individuals: Up to 150 million
- Data Sensitivity: High, as it includes potentially identifiable information (email, usernames) and passwords.
- Potential Risks:
- Credential stuffing attacks
- Phishing campaigns
- Identity theft
- Financial fraud
Given the volume and nature of the data, the breach could have severe implications for the privacy and security of the affected individuals.