A potential data breach involving the personal information of over 2.3 million subscribers is being reported in relation to Tech outlet Wired. The hacker known as Lovely claims to have accessed sensitive data from Condé Nast, which owns Wired, Vogue, and Vanity Fair, and has threatened to leak this information. Independent sources have validated the breach, with findings indicating that it contains email addresses and other personal details, although many fields are not fully populated.
The hacker has also claimed to possess access to up to 40 million additional records from various Condé Nast publications. A post by Lovely on hacking forums offers access to this data for a mere $2.30. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Condé Nast has not yet made an official statement regarding the breach.
According to reports, only 1,529 of the records appear to be complete, revealing full names, birthdays, and other personal information. The compromised database has been added to the Have I Been Pwned service, allowing individuals to verify if their information has been affected.