Data Breach Summary
Xat.com, a website that provides online chat rooms for users around the world, has suffered a data breach. The breach was detected on April 16th, 2023, when a post was made on the Telegram channel #@leakdatabreaches by user @, revealing that Xat.com had been compromised.
The latest breach has resulted in the theft of 274 MB of data from the website. It is currently unclear what information has been compromised, but it is possible that user data, such as email addresses, usernames, and possibly passwords, have been stolen. This information can be used by cybercriminals for malicious purposes, such as phishing scams or identity theft.
Where and How?
The breach was discovered on Telegram, a popular messaging app, on the channel #@leakdatabreaches. It is unclear how the breach occurred, but it is likely that the hackers used a combination of social engineering and technical skills to gain access to the website’s database.
A Screenshot of the data can be found below:
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Company Data Breach History
It is unclear if Xat.com has suffered any previous security breaches. However, the website’s users and customers should be aware of the risks associated with providing personal information online, and the company should take steps to protect its data and its users’ 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.
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.
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