The names and email addresses of more than 3 million members of the sex and hookup site Adult FriendFinder have been released online. Details of the security breach were reported by the U. One of the largest dating websites, Adult FriendFinder bills itself as a place to "hookup, find sex or meet someone hot now" and has over 64 million members worldwide.
The hacker claiming responsibility, who goes by the handle ROR[RG], posted several spreadsheets detailing the data records of more than 3. According to PC World , the leaked information was first identified on the dark web in March. Channel 4 reported that within hours of the data being posted online, hackers began swarming to buy email addresses to target with them phishing scams. One victim told the station he'd already been hit with virus-laden emails.
Considering the personal nature of the leaked information and its source, the hack could also open victims to blackmail schemes. More from CBS News. Chrome Safari Continue. Be the first to know. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.
