Fractal ID Breach Exposes 300,000 Users' Data
Fractal ID Breach Exposes 300,000 Users' Data
🕵️ Identity crisis unfolding
A significant data breach has affected Fractal ID, a blockchain identity firm. The incident compromised the personal information of 300,000 users, with over 10 GB of data accessed. The exposed data includes:
- Photos
- Bank statements
- Proof of address documents
- ETH and BTC addresses
This breach follows a previous incident reported by a crypto analytics firm, where password hashes, blockchain addresses, and email addresses were exposed.
The scale and sensitivity of the compromised data highlight the ongoing challenges in securing digital identities and personal information in the blockchain space.
Action point: Users of Fractal ID should monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and consider updating their security measures.
300,000 users data was compromised by the Fractal ID Breach. The total amount of data accessed exceeded 10 GB, including photos, bank statements, proof of address, and ETH/BTC addresses. cyberdaily.au/security/11251… This CAN'T and WON'T happen when you use #ShareRing #DigitalMe
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