AdultSingleSites

We're seeing an increasing number of older breaches resurface in underground forums, often repackaged or combined with newer datasets to appear more valuable. Our team flagged one such instance: a database dump from **AdultSingleSites**, a dating platform, dating back to **November 2018**. What struck us wasn't the volume of records – just over **57,000** – but the persistence of this data, its presence in multiple leak compilations, and the potential for it to be used in targeted social engineering campaigns, especially given the sensitive nature of dating site data.

AdultSingleSites Data Breach: A Lingering Risk

The **AdultSingleSites** breach, initially reported in **November 2018**, involved the exposure of user data from the platform's database. While the breach itself isn't new, its continued availability and circulation in the threat landscape pose an ongoing risk. Our team observed the database being offered in several Telegram channels and dark web forums focused on data trading. The breach gained our attention due to its inclusion in a larger compilation of dating site breaches, suggesting an effort to aggregate and monetize this type of sensitive information. This matters to enterprises because even seemingly minor breaches can be combined to create more comprehensive profiles of individuals, increasing the effectiveness of phishing and other social engineering attacks.

Key point: Total records exposed: 57,463

Key point: Types of data included: While the provided information indicates "None", this is likely incomplete. Dating site breaches typically include usernames, email addresses, passwords (often hashed), profile details, and potentially private messages. Further analysis of the database structure would be needed to confirm the exact data types exposed.

Key point: Source structure: Database dump

Key point: Leak location(s): Telegram channels, Dark web forums

Key point: Date of first appearance: 08-Nov-2018

While direct news coverage of the **AdultSingleSites** breach in **2018** is limited, data breach aggregation sites and security blogs often catalog such incidents. For example, similar dating site breaches have been reported by outlets like BleepingComputer and KrebsOnSecurity, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of these platforms. Discussions on platforms like Reddit's r/databreach often mention the risks associated with dating site data, emphasizing the potential for blackmail and doxing. One Telegram post we observed claimed the data was being used to identify individuals in specific geographic locations, highlighting the potential for targeted harassment.

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