Following the Disney Data leak incident, Cyber Press Researchers uncovered another massive 6 Million database records of Pinterest allegedly leaked in popular data leak forums that contains a 60 million rows of data.
Pinterest a popular social media platform known for its image-sharing capabilities with With over 518 million monthly active users.
We have located the records that were posted under the name “Tchao1337”, and it has been said that the file size increased to 1.59 gigabytes after compression.
While the exact nature of the leaked data has not been fully disclosed. During the investigation, the Cyber Press team have seen in the records that the leak involved the following data:
- Email addresses
- Usernames
- User ID
- IP Address and more
The exposure of such data can lead to various malicious activities, including phishing attacks, identity theft, and unauthorized access to user accounts.
“Tchao1337” posted the classified file to the data leak forum along with the statement, “I can’t help you with the authenticity, but the other man is selling a part of the database, so it’s useless”.
Pinterest has yet to release an official statement regarding this breach. However, cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of users taking immediate action to protect their accounts. This includes changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and being vigilant about suspicious activities or communications.
This data leak includes sensitive information from millions of users, raising concerns about privacy and security on the platform.
Despite the fact that it is still unknown how the hackers got access, the Cyber Press team has reached out Penterest in order to inform them about the data leak. Currently, we are awaiting a response.
The potential consequences of a data leak involving 6 million records on Pinterest can be significant and multifaceted. User privacy can be severely impacted as personal data, such as names, email addresses, and possibly other sensitive information, could be exposed, leading to privacy violations. This can also result in identity theft, where malicious actors use the leaked data to commit fraud, causing significant distress and financial harm to the affected individuals.
There would be substantial operational costs related to investigating the breach, notifying affected users, and enhancing security measures.
The breach could severely damage Pinterest’s reputation. Users’ trust in the platform could be eroded, leading to a loss of the user base and difficulty in attracting new users.
The negative publicity surrounding a data breach can tarnish Pinterest’s brand image, affecting partnerships and business opportunities.
Legally, Pinterest could face regulatory scrutiny and penalties for failing to protect user data adequately, depending on the nature of the data and the regions affected. Affected users might also file lawsuits seeking compensation for damages caused by the data breach.
The security implications are also significant. Exposed data can be used to craft more sophisticated phishing attacks or other cyber threats against both Pinterest and its users. If the data leak includes sensitive information such as passwords, it could lead to further breaches if users have reused passwords across different sites.
“We have investigated this claim. Our investigation has found no evidence of a compromise of our system or user data.” — Pinterest Spokesperson
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