Hackers put entire database of electric scooter rental service Whoosh up for sale. It contains 7.3 million records, including usernames, phone numbers, emails, part of bank card details and other information.
The database is current as of November 2022, according to the Telegram channel “Data1eaks / Database Leaks”.
In two files with user lists, in addition to phone numbers, there are names, email, part of the bank card data and other information. “The leak has affected a significant part of the inhabitants of Russia,” the authors of the channel believe.
RB.RU asked the Whoosh press service for comment, they repeated the company’s position in early November.
In early November, Whoosh reported that hackers had attempted to steal customer data. The security service conducted an internal investigation and stopped the leak, but the hackers still gained access to some data. The company then turned to law enforcement agencies.
The service said the leak “did not affect sensitive user data, such as account access, transaction information, or travel details.”
Author:
anastasia mariana
Source: RB
I am Bret Jackson, a professional journalist and author for Gadget Onus, where I specialize in writing about the gaming industry. With over 6 years of experience in my field, I have built up an extensive portfolio that ranges from reviews to interviews with top figures within the industry. My work has been featured on various news sites, providing readers with insightful analysis regarding the current state of gaming culture.
