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Instagram’s “17 Million User Data Leak” Was Just Scraped Records from 2022
Instagram’s 17 million user data leak wasn’t a new breach - Hackread.com's in-depth analysis shows it was scraped in 2022, leaked in 2023, and falsely repackaged in 2026.
Database of 323,986 BreachForums Users Leaked as Admin Disputes Scope
Database of 323,986 BreachForums users leaked online as forum admins claim the exposed data is partial and dates back to August 2025.
Everest Ransomware Leaks 1TB of Stolen ASUS Data
On December 2, 2025, Hackread.com exclusively reported that the Everest ransomware group claimed to have stolen 1TB of…
16TB of MongoDB Database Exposes 4.3 Billion Lead Gen Records
Cybersecurity researchers discovered an unsecured 16TB database exposing 4.3 billion professional records, including names, emails, and LinkedIn data. Learn what happened, why this massive data leak enables new scams, and how to protect your PII.
Everest Leaks AT&T Records, Demands $1M for Dublin Airport Passenger Data
Everest ransomware group leaks alleged AT&T Carrier data, demands $1 million for Dublin Airport files and $2 million for Air Arabia employee records.
DomeWatch Leak Exposed Personal Data of Capitol Hill Applicants
Unsecured House Democrats' resume bank (DomeWatch) exposed 7,000 records, including PII and "top secret" clearance status, raising identity theft fears.
Medusa Ransomware Leaks 834 GB of Comcast Data After $1.2M Demand
Medusa ransomware leaks 186 GB of Comcast data, claiming 834 GB stolen after a $1.2M ransom demand apparently went unpaid.
183 Million Synthient Stealer Credentials Added to Have I Been Pwned
Massive Synthient Stealer Log leak adds 183 million stolen usernames and passwords to Have I Been Pwned, exposing new victims worldwide.
Elasticsearch Leak Exposes 6 Billion Records from Scraping, Old and New Breaches
An Elasticsearch leak exposed 6 billion records from global data breaches and scraping sources, including banking and personal details tied to multiple regions.
Invoicely Database Leak Exposes 180,000 Sensitive Records
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered nearly 180,000 files, including PII and banking details, left exposed on an unprotected database linked to the Invoicely platform. Read about the identity theft and financial fraud risks for over 250,000 businesses worldwide.