Canadian Citizens Data Allegedly Sold on Hacker Forum

A threat actor is allegedly selling sensitive personal information of Canadian citizens on a notorious hacker forum, raising alarms about the potential misuse of this data.

The dataset, referred to as “Fullz,” reportedly includes highly detailed information such as first names, last names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, and other personal identifiers.

According to sources monitoring dark web activities, this sale could expose thousands of Canadians to identity theft and other cybercrimes.

The threat actor behind the sale claims that the data is authentic and comprehensive, making it highly valuable to cybercriminals looking to exploit personal information for financial fraud.

The exact number of affected individuals remains unclear, but experts suggest that the scale of the breach could be significant based on the type of data being offered.

What is Fullz and Why is it Dangerous?

The term “Fullz” is commonly used in cybercriminal circles to describe a complete set of personal information that can be used to impersonate individuals for fraudulent purposes.

Fullz typically includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers (or equivalents), financial details, and other identifying information.

In this case, the Fullz being sold to Canadian citizens reportedly contains critical details such as driver’s license numbers, which can be used to create fake identities or carry out illegal transactions.

Once in the hands of malicious actors, this data can be used for a variety of crimes including opening fraudulent bank accounts, applying for loans or credit cards in someone else’s name, or even filing false tax returns.

While it remains unclear how the threat actor obtained such a large volume of personal information, there are concerns that this could be linked to an earlier data breach or a vulnerability in a government or corporate system.

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