Chess.com Leak Exposes 7.3M Users, Evidence Points to Scraping
A 15.5 GB file containing records for 7.3 million Chess.com users has appeared on data-leak forums, with evidence suggesting the data was scraped rather than obtained through a direct hack. The report also highlights a broad range of recent cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exploits across various global platforms.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing risks of data scraping and the critical importance of securing user information against unauthorized mass collection.
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