iimjobs.com, GameTuts and others fall victim of data leaks.
29 August 2021BREACHAWARE HQ
A total of 18 breach events
were found and analysed resulting in 4,747,053 exposed accounts
containing a total of 19 different data types of personal datum
. The breaches found publicly and freely available included iimjobs.com, GameTuts, Secure Server TV, DarniPora and Nice Cactus. Sign in to view the full
library of breach events which includes, where available, reference articles relating to
each breach.
Categories of Personal Data Discovered
Contact Data, Technical Data, Socia-Demographic Data, Locational Data, Documentary Data, Behavioural Data, Social Relationships Data, Special Category.
Data Breach Analysis
iimjobs.com, a recruitment platform popular in India, likely leaked job seeker data. Exposure of such professional data can lead to targeted phishing or identity fraud.GameTuts, a platform associated with game modding and community forums, may have exposed account credentials. Forum and gaming site breaches often result in credential stuffing risks due to password reuse.
Secure Server TV, potentially a streaming or IPTV service, could have leaked user login details, and much more. These kinds of platforms sometimes also store payment information or customer support tickets, adding to the risk.
DarniPora, which appears to be a regional or niche site, may have included user profiles or localised service data. While not widely known, such platforms may hold sensitive user information, especially if linked to community services.
Nice Cactus, an esports and competitive gaming platform, may have exposed user accounts, and in some cases, financial or tournament-related data.
Although the total number of accounts exposed is moderate, the wide variety of data types increases the likelihood of identity profiling, targeted scams, and reputational risks. Users associated with these platforms should change passwords, monitor online activity, and consider using multi-factor authentication.