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PORNHUB has experienced a significant security breach, prompting premium users to be alerted that their data may have been compromised.
The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for accessing sensitive information, including email addresses, search history, and user activity.
The adult website has reportedly been hackedCredit: Getty
Pornhub has contacted over 200 million premium users, informing them that their data might have been stolen during this breach.
Reports indicate that hackers are attempting to blackmail the pornography platform after allegedly stealing search and viewing history.
In an official statement, the adult site confirmed that “unauthorized access” was obtained through a third-party data company.
It stated: “We recently discovered that an unauthorized party gained access to analytics data stored with Mixpanel, a third-party data analytics service provider.”
“The unauthorized party was able to exploit this access to extract a limited set of analytics events for certain users.”
Mixpanel, which provides its clients with detailed insights into user data, announced it had experienced a cybersecurity incident on November 27.
The company informed Reuters that it was aware of Pornhub’s statement but indicated that there was no evidence that data had been stolen during the November breach.
Premium users have been alerted that their data may have been compromisedCredit: Getty
What should I do if I am a premium user of Pornhub?
If you are a premium user, it is recommended that you change your password immediately and monitor your email for any suspicious activity. Additionally, consider updating your security settings and enabling two-factor authentication if available.
Has Mixpanel confirmed that data was stolen?
Mixpanel has stated that they were aware of the incident but found no evidence that data was stolen during the breach that occurred in November.
What kind of data was reportedly accessed?
The hacking group claimed to have accessed sensitive information such as email addresses, search history, and user activity.
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