ActMobile Data Breach: 45 Million VPN User Records Exposed

A massive data breach has exposed the personal information of 45 million VPN users from ActMobile Networks. The leaked data includes sensitive details such as email addresses, full names, and encrypted passwords. This incident raises serious concerns about data security and privacy. In this blog post, we will discuss the details of the ActMobile data breach, its implications, and what users can do to protect themselves.

What Happened?

Researchers discovered an unprotected database containing over 300 million records, including 45 million VPN user accounts. The leaked data belongs to several VPN apps operated by ActMobile Networks, such as Dash VPN, FreeVPN.org, Dash Net Accelerated VPN, and VPN Pro. However, ActMobile has denied ownership of the data, claiming they do not maintain databases. The leaked information was indexed by search engines on October 6, 2021. Researchers reported the breach to ActMobile on October 8, 2021, but the company did not respond. The database was shut down on October 15, 2021, but the data had already been exposed for at least a week. On November 1, 2021, the leaked data appeared on hacker forums, making it impossible to contain.

Data Details

The leaked database contained the following information:

• 45 million user records: email addresses, full names, encrypted passwords, usernames, last login dates
• 281 million user device info records: IP addresses, connection type (mobile or WiFi), country codes, accelerator ID, device and user ID
• 6 million purchase records: receipts and products purchased
• 4 million APN tokens

Implications of the Data Breach

The exposed data poses serious risks to affected users:

1. Identity Theft: Cybercriminals can use the leaked information to impersonate users and commit fraud.
2. Phishing Attacks: Scammers may use the data to craft convincing phishing emails, tricking users into revealing more sensitive information.
3. Account Takeover: If the encrypted passwords are compromised, attackers can take over user accounts.
4. Tracking: The exposed IP addresses can be used to track VPN users’ online activities.

Protecting Yourself After the Data Breach

If you believe your information was part of this dataset, take the following steps:

• Change Your Passwords: Update passwords for affected accounts and any other accounts using similar passwords.
• Monitor Your Accounts: Keep an eye on your financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity. Report any suspicious transactions.
• Be Cautious of Phishing Scams: Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts, or calls asking for personal information.
• Consider Identity Theft Protection: Enroll in identity theft protection services to monitor your personal information and receive alerts about potential fraud.

Conclusion

The ActMobile data breach highlights the importance of data security in the VPN industry. With 45 million user records exposed, the implications are far-reaching. Users must remain vigilant in protecting their personal information and choose VPN providers that prioritize data security and privacy.For ongoing updates and in-depth analyses of data breaches and cybersecurity incidents, stay tuned to Data Leak, your trusted source for the latest information in the field.

Reference: Tech.co