Crypto hackers target Hinge and Match Group in data leak
TL;DR
Crypto hacking group ShinyHunters leaked over 10 million user records from Match Group dating apps, including sensitive data like user IDs, IP addresses, and subscription details, reportedly obtained via AppsFlyer.
Source: Protos
Crypto hacking collective ShinyHunters claims that it has leaked more than 10 million user records from Match Group-owned dating apps Match, Hinge, and OKCupid. As reported by Lithuanian outlet Cybernews, according to the group’s dark web blog, the stolen data includes user ID’s, IP addresses, and “other sensitive information.” The post also suggests that the data was procured via mobile analytics platform AppsFlyer. Cybernews’ research team was able to assess the stolen data and found an array of personal information, corporate records, and transaction data. For example, it includes Hinge matches and the profiles of those matching. It also includes the IDs of those paying for Hinge subscriptions, as well as employee emails and contracts for the different dating apps. Full Story