Telecoms company hit by a ransomware attack.

A total of 20 breach events were found and analysed resulting in 6,458,244 exposed accounts containing a total of 20 different data types of personal datum . The breaches found publicly and freely available included AT&T (2), Wiocha, Gemini, Payday UK and SEHAT. Sign in to view the full library of breach events which includes, where available, reference articles relating to each breach.

Data Breach Analysis

AT&T appeared for the second time, indicating repeated or extended exposure. As one of the largest telecom operators in the world, a breach involving AT&T is particularly concerning due to the possible leak of subscriber identities, contact details, service usage patterns, and even network credentials. Such data could be exploited in SIM-swapping attacks, phishing campaigns, or unauthorised access to linked services, particularly where mobile authentication is used.

Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, adds another layer of risk. Exposure of accounts from a platform like this could lead to not just reputational harm but real financial loss. Even if passwords weren’t included, leaked email addresses and user associations with cryptocurrency services are enough to make individuals targets for phishing, social engineering, or credential stuffing attempts.

Payday UK, a financial services provider offering high-interest short-term loans, likely holds sensitive data tied to creditworthiness, income verification, and bank details. Data breaches from such sources can lead to identity theft, loan fraud, or unauthorised account takeovers, particularly for individuals already in financially vulnerable positions.

SEHAT appears to relate to the healthcare or wellness industry, whether a clinic, provider network, or health-tech platform. Exposure here may involve names, contact details, or even health-related information, which can have serious privacy implications and, depending on the jurisdiction, regulatory consequences under healthcare data protection frameworks.

Wiocha, likely a content or community site, might not carry the same gravity in terms of individual risk, but even low-sensitivity platforms can introduce wider vulnerabilities when users recycle credentials. When paired with data from higher-risk breaches in the same batch, this can serve as an entry point for attackers.

Spotlight

An American multinational telecommunications company as well as one of their clients have been hit by a ransomware attack. The database was taken from a company that develops software for companies like AT&T and Okta. The leaked data was being sold late last week; unfortunately, we don’t have access to the full breached data yet, but the threat actor did drop a sample of the data.

An exam preparation site which provides comprehensive study material based in India has had a section of there database dumped online. The site offers study martial for passing various police training courses in India as well as rail way recruitment programs.

A real state company from the US has suffered a data breach, the breach happened back in late 2022 however the data is now being circulated freely on a couple of darkweb platforms. The company was founded in 1996 and is a leader in property tax information.

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