Subj : Temu denies data breach  but hacker claims to have leaked 87 mill
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Date : Wed Sep 18 2024 19:45:05

Temu denies data breach  but hacker claims to have leaked 87 million strong 
database

Date:
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:34:00 +0000

Description:
Claims of a breach are "categorically false", Temu says, despite hacker 
posting a database on BreachForums.

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A cybercriminal claims to have breached Temu and stolen millions of customer 
records, but the ecommerce giant is vehemently denying the claims. 

A hacker with the alias smokinthashit took to BreachForums, one of the most 
popular underground forums out there, and advertised a new database, 
allegedly stolen from the company. 

Temu company database for sale. +87M lines. Source: temu.com. The data has 
never been sold before. Only one copy will be sold, the ad reads. It's all 
false, says Temu 

The ad also came with a small sample, as proof of the databases authenticity. 
The sample apparently contains usernames and IDs, IP addresses, full names, 
birth dates, gender, shipping addresses, phone numbers, and hashed passwords. 
Should the archive prove to be authentic, it would put many people at risk of 
identity theft , wire fraud, and more. 

But whether or not the archive is authentic remains to be seen. In a 
statement given to BleepingComputer , Temu denied claims of data theft, 
saying that nothing in the database belongs to the firm: 

"Temu's security team has conducted a comprehensive investigation into the 
alleged data breach and can confirm that the claims are categorically false; 
the data being circulated is not from our systems. Not a single line of data 
matches our transaction records," Temu told the publication. 

"At Temu, the security and privacy of our users are paramount. We follow 
industry-leading practices for data protection and cybersecurity, ensuring 
that consumers can shop with peace of mind on our platform." 

Temu is right to be dismissive, especially if the claims indeed are false. 
Sometimes, even the mention of a company in context of a data breach, is 
enough for consumers to stay away and thus hurt the firms bottom line. And 
with an up-and-coming e-commerce platform such as Temu, a pristine image is 
pivotal to success. 

Temu is an online marketplace that offers a wide range of products, from 
clothing and electronics to home goods, at highly competitive prices. It is a 
Chinese company, with a global presence, and sources products directly from 
manufacturers. The platform is designed to appeal to budget-conscious 
consumers looking for deals across various categories. Since its launch, Temu 
has grown rapidly, leveraging a model similar to other discount e-commerce 
platforms. 

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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/temu-says-it-wasn-t-breached-after-hack
er-supposedly-leaks-87-million-strong-database


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