WantGoo

11 Mar 2025 N/A 11-Mar-2025 Database
456,192 Records Affected
Database Source Structure
Darkweb Breach Location
High-risk data exposed (passwords and/or SSN). Immediate credential reset and monitoring are recommended.

Breach Details

Domain N/A
Leaked Data Types Phone Number, Username, Password Hash
Password Types MD5

Description

In July 2022, WantGoo, a Taiwanese investment platform offering a comprehensive suite of financial tools and resources for investors, experienced a data breach affecting 848,000 users. The compromised data included phone numbers, usernames, and password hashes stored using the outdated MD5 algorithm. This breach highlights the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures, such as using stronger hashing algorithms like bcrypt or Argon2, enforcing multi-factor authentication, and regularly updating security protocols to protect user data from potential threats.

Leaked Data Types

Phone · Number · Username · Password · Hash

Breach Rank

Ranked by number of affected users

Impact Score

Impact Score: 18.25

Based on data sensitivity, breach size, and recency

Estimated Financial Impact

$3.3M

This is an estimate based on potential fraud, phishing, and data misuse. Not all users will be affected.

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  • Phone numbers
  • Financial information
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Identity Theft Risk Score

Risk Score: 8.7/10 - Critical

Data Exposure Analysis

Passwords Critical
Financial High
Personal Medium
Social High
Security Critical

Breach Timeline Analysis

March 2024 Multiple credentials exposed in recent data breach
January 2024 Password found in dark web marketplace
December 2023 Personal information leaked in major security incident

Security Recommendations

High Priority
Password Security

Critical: Change compromised passwords immediately and enable 2FA on all accounts

Important
Financial Protection

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