Condé Nast Data Breach: 2.3 Million Wired Subscriber Records Leaked
A hacker claims to have breached Condé Nast, leaking 2.3 million subscriber records from Wired and other titles. Check if your data is at risk.
A massive database of over 2.3 million subscriber records is reportedly being sold for just $2.30. Wired, the world's leading tech publication, and its parent company Condé Nast are at the center of a potential data breach that has sent shockwaves through the media industry.
Wired Subscriber Data Exposed on Hacking Forums
As first reported by Bleeping Computer, a hacker using the alias 'Lovely' posted the alleged database on several hacking forums. The hacker accused Condé Nast—the publisher behind Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker—of ignoring vulnerability reports and failing to secure user data. The leaked data includes email addresses, names, phone numbers, and physical addresses, though many entries appear to be incomplete.
- Total records claimed: 2.3 million
- Complete profiles found: 1,529
- Additional records threatened: 40 million
Extortion or Ethical Hacking?
While the hacker claims to be acting on security concerns, cybersecurity journalist Dissent Doe suggests otherwise. According to their analysis, the actor is likely attempting to extract a payout from Condé Nast rather than acting as a legitimate whistleblower. Regardless of the motive, the breach has been verified as legitimate by Infostealer, and the data has already been integrated into the 'Have I Been Pwned' service for subscribers to check their status.
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