verified2015-02-11
FlashbackFlashback breach
flashback.se · 40,256 records compromised
Records
40.26K
Breach date
2015-02-11
Domain
flashback.se
Data classes
3
Description
In February 2015, the Swedish forum known as Flashback had sensitive internal data on 40k members published via the tabloid newspaper Aftonbladet . The data was allegedly sold to them via Researchgruppen (The Research Group) who have a history of exposing otherwise anonymous users , primarily those who they believe participate in "troll like" behaviour. The compromised data includes social security numbers, home and email addresses.
Compromised data classes· 3
Email addressesGovernment issued IDsPhysical addresses
Related by meaning· 6
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