Merry 'Leaksmas'! Hackers Give Away 50 Million Pieces of PII

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Hackers celebrated the year-end holidays with a malicious "Free Leaksmas" posting on the dark web, releasing 50 million stolen consumer records, including credit card information.

The data dump released on underground forums showcased stolen data from companies and governments across multiple countries. Resecurity researchers tracked the leak, branding it as a cybercriminal display of "mutual gratitude" as the year drew to a close.

The researchers said the data can be used to target victims via account takeovers, business email compromises, identity theft and financial fraud.

The impact extends beyond the United States, affecting individuals worldwide in countries including France, Peru, Vietnam, Italy, Russia, Mexico, the Philippines, Switzerland, Australia, India and South Africa.
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Merry 'Leaksmas'! Hackers Give Away 50 Million Pieces of PII