The breach demonstrates how a single vulnerability can have cascading consequences for millions of people. Here is a summary of the key details:
The breached data was posted on , a notorious dark web forum where cybercriminals trade stolen information, malware, and hacking tools. The individual responsible for the post used the alias "ftew."
| Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | Data breach of gsmturkey.net user database | | Date of Discovery | March 29, 2023 | | Source | Dark web marketplace HydraMarket | | Perpetrator | Threat actor "ftew" | | Records Exposed | 116 million user records | | Data File Size | 2.01 GB | | Data Types Leaked | Names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses | | Affected Platform | gsmturkey.net , a Turkish mobile technology site | | Likely Cause | Vulnerability in the website's security system |