Data Breach Comedy of Errors: Pornhub, SoundCloud, and Askul Fumble User Security
Mixpanel seems to be taking a tour of the data breach hall of fame. After a third-party analytics breach at Mixpanel, Pornhub’s spicy secrets were kept safe, but some user data still slipped out. Meanwhile, SoundCloud users faced connection hiccups, and Japan’s Askul is still recovering from a ransomware attack mess.
Hot Take:
When it rains, it pours! Apparently, cybercriminals have diversified their portfolio, targeting everything from adult entertainment to music streaming and office supplies. It’s like a buffet of breaches, and our data is the main course! Who knew that analytics tools and subcontractors could be the Achilles’ heel of so many tech giants?
Key Points:
- Pornhub’s breach was due to Mixpanel, affecting select Premium users, but no sensitive data was exposed.
- SoundCloud’s breach affected 28 million users, with exposed data limited to email addresses and public profiles.
- Askul’s ransomware attack led to a leak of 740,000 customer and corporate records, but no financial information was accessed.
- The common thread: breaches stemming from third-party analytics tools and poor security practices.
- Companies are reassuring customers, but the impact on service and trust is significant.
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