Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and Panera Bread breached by ransomware group
3 days ago
- #phishing
- #cybersecurity
- #data-breach
- ShinyHunters ransomware group stole 10 million records from Match Group and 14 million from Panera Bread.
- Match Group (Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge) confirmed a cyber incident; PII and tracking data may be compromised.
- Panera Bread confirmed a breach involving contact information but no login or financial data was accessed.
- ShinyHunters exploits SSO platforms and voice-cloning techniques, leading to multiple breaches.
- Dating app breaches can have personal impacts like doxxing, stigma, or extortion risks.
- Panera Bread breach risks include phishing due to exposed contact details.
- Steps to protect after a breach: check company advice, change passwords, enable 2FA, watch for impersonators.
- Avoid storing card details online to reduce breach risks.
- Use identity monitoring to detect if personal data is traded illegally.
- Malwarebytes' Digital Footprint scan can check for exposed private information.