SargesList

We're observing a concerning uptick in breaches stemming from older, less sophisticated attacks, often targeting platforms with weaker security postures. Our team recently identified a breach impacting SargesList, a UK-based e-commerce platform. What struck us wasn't the scale – 73,612 records – but the age of the breach (August 2018) coupled with the hashing algorithms employed. The data had been circulating quietly on various forums and is now seeing renewed interest, likely due to its potential inclusion in credential stuffing attacks.

SargesList Breach: 73k Accounts Exposed Through Weak Hashing

The SargesList breach, discovered by our team while monitoring known breach repositories, highlights the long tail of risk associated with legacy systems and outdated security practices. The breach occurred in August 2018 and included 73,612 unique records. The use of both bcrypt and SHA1 for password hashing, while bcrypt is generally considered secure, the presence of SHA1 points to potential vulnerabilities and ease of cracking, especially given the advancements in computational power since 2018. This combination caught our attention, as it suggests a mixed environment with varying levels of security implementation. The re-emergence of this data now poses a renewed threat to enterprises, as these credentials could be used to compromise accounts on other platforms through credential stuffing. The incident underscores the importance of regular security audits and the phasing out of older, less secure cryptographic methods.

Breach Stats:

* Total records exposed: 73,612
* Types of data included: Email Address, Password Hash
* Sensitive content types: User credentials
* Source structure: Unknown (likely database export)
* Leak location(s): Various hacking forums and breach repositories

The SargesList breach has not received significant media coverage, which is typical for smaller breaches of older data. However, the continued circulation of this data underscores the enduring risk posed by compromised credentials. The well-known website HaveIBeenPwned also lists the breach. This breach aligns with a broader trend of attackers targeting older datasets for credential stuffing attacks, as highlighted in recent reports by security firms like CrowdStrike.

Email · Address · Password · Hash