Dirpy Data Disaster: 15.7 Million Users’ Info Exposed in Massive Leak
Dirpy, a cloud-based video downloader, exposed 15.7 million entries of sensitive user data, putting them at risk of cyberattacks. Cybernews found an open Kibana instance leaking information like IP addresses and activity logs. The data was accessible for over a month, leaving users vulnerable to phishing, identity theft, and extortion.
Hot Take:
Dirpy just made a ‘dirpy’ mistake—leaking 15.7 million entries of sensitive user data! If you thought your biggest problem was converting videos, think again. The real issue is converting your leaked info into a cyber nightmare.
Key Points:
- Dirpy leaked 15.7 million entries of user data via an open Kibana instance.
- Data included IP addresses, account IDs, activity logs, URLs, and diagnostic info.
- The leak exposed personal info for over a month, from March 18 to April 24, 2024.
- Potential risks: phishing, identity theft, social engineering, and extortion.
- Majority of Dirpy’s users are based in the US and Japan.
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