The private information of the 6.8 million subscribers of the online streaming app Vivamax might be endangered after a reported data breach orchestrated by a group of hackers.
According to the report, Deep Web Konek (DWK) reported on July 26 that the data of Vivamax subscribers was listed for sale on the dark web.
They said the data included the subscribers’ full names, phone numbers, email addresses, country of registration, subscription IDs, subscription timelines, payment methods, and even parental control PINs.
Deep Web Konek recommended that Vivamax users monitor their financial and online accounts.
“Affected users are advised to monitor their financial and online accounts for any unusual activity. It is also recommended to update passwords for all online accounts, especially if they are similar to those used for Vivamax. Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) wherever possible can add an extra layer of security. Users should also exercise caution with unsolicited emails or messages requesting personal information to avoid phishing attempts,” DWK wrote.
🚨 A massive data breach hits over 6.8M Vivamax Philippines subscribers' personal info compromised.
Compromised details include names, emails, phone numbers, and subscription data and many more.
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— Deep Web Konek (@deepwebkonek) July 26, 2024
As of writing, Vivamax has yet to give a statement on the issue.
Vivamax is one of the fastest-growing local streaming platform in the country.