Category: Data Breach News

Data Breach Summary

The website clubecalibra.com.br, dedicated to Opel Calibra car enthusiasts in Brazil, has suffered a data breach. The breach was detected by our company, InsecureWeb, during a routine scan on the dark web. The breach occurred on January 29, 2023, and was posted on the website Nulled by a user named pazzoD on April 14, 2023.

Amount of Information Stolen:

The data breach resulted in the leakage of only the user table, which contained approximately 890 KB of data.

Compromised Information:

The leaked user table contained personal information of users such as usernames, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. While encrypted passwords are generally considered secure, they can be decrypted by determined hackers, especially if the passwords are weak or commonly used.

Where and How?

The breach was discovered on a dark web forum called Nulled.to, known to be used by hackers and cybercriminals to share stolen data, malware, and other illicit activities. It is believed that pazzoD is a member of a group of hackers specializing in data breaches.

A Screenshot of the data can be found below:

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Company Data Breach History

This is the first known data breach suffered by clubecalibra.com.br. However, it serves as a reminder for all companies of the importance of taking appropriate security measures to protect user data. This site is working with cybersecurity experts to further investigate the incident and is taking steps to strengthen its security measures in order to prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future.

This data breach is a reminder that no company is completely safe from cyberattacks and that all companies should take proactive measures to protect their users’ data. We urge all companies to review their security protocols and take necessary steps to ensure their users’ data is safe and secure.

Recommendations for Personal Data Protection

How Users Can Protect Their Information

To protect their personal information and accounts from being compromised, users should take the following steps:

– Change their passwords frequently, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

– Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.

– Use unique passwords for each account, to prevent hackers from accessing multiple accounts with the same password.

– Be cautious of suspicious emails or messages, as they may contain phishing links that can compromise their accounts.

– Regularly monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.

What is InsecureWeb?

InsecureWeb is a Dark Web monitoring service that keeps track of recent data breaches and tracks their impact by monitoring the darkest places of the internet. InsecureWeb notifies users and enterprises when their data has been found online and helps them mitigate the impact.