Massive data breach exposes millions of credit and debit cards—are your accounts safe?

Five million credit and debit card numbers, along with customers’ financial records and personal details, were compromised in a major data security incident, increasing the risk of financial fraud and identity theft for millions of Americans.

what happened: Data Security Company leakage It was revealed that it discovered 5 terabytes of screenshots online. The screenshots contained unique credit and debit card numbers, financial records and personal information, including the user’s full name, billing address, email address, phone number and credit card details.

Many of the screenshots feature the logo of Braniacshop, a website flagged as suspicious by Scam Detector. Leakd suspects that the party behind the data breach may have launched a deliberate data collection campaign to lure users with promotional offers that seemed too good to be true.

Data shows that the potential economic value of the stolen data may exceed $85 million. The company advises users who believe their data may have been compromised to monitor their financial accounts for suspicious activity, set fraud alerts and freeze credit to prevent scammers from opening fraudulent accounts.

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why it’s important: This data breach highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the importance of strong data security measures. The potential economic value of the leaked data is estimated at more than $85 million, and the incident is a stark reminder of the enormous profits cybercriminals can make from stealing data.

The leak also highlights the need for consumers to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their personal and financial information.

As cyber threats continue to evolve, companies and individuals must prioritize data security to prevent such breaches.

The incident is a wake-up call for companies to invest in advanced security measures and for consumers to be cautious when sharing personal information, especially on platforms of questionable credibility.

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