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GoldSilver

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GoldSilver experienced a breach in October 2018 exposing 242,715 records, including personal and financial information, on a dark web platform.

Records exposed
242,715 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 21, 2018
Last update
Updated Dec 27, 2018
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Bank account numbersEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPassport numbersPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchasesSecurity questions and answersSocial security numbers

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In October 2018, the website GoldSilver, specializing in bullion education and dealer services, experienced a security breach exposing sensitive customer and subscriber data. Approximately 242,715 records were affected, including personal details like names, addresses, and email addresses, along with sensitive information such as partial credit card data, bank account numbers, and security question responses. A fraction of this leak included particularly sensitive data, including social security and passport numbers. This compromised data, along with source code, was subsequently posted on a dark web platform. GoldSilver has stated they notified all affected users about the incident directly.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' personal, payment-related, and sensitive identity information was potentially exploited for identity theft or fraud.
Business Impact
The breach influenced user trust, mandated notification compliance, and required security posture evaluation.
Affected Sectors
  • E-commerce
  • Finance
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor financial statements and report any suspicious activities.
  • •Request credit freezes or fraud alerts from credit reporting agencies.
  • •Update passwords for GoldSilver accounts and other services using similar credentials.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use unique and strong passwords across online accounts.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication wherever available.
  • •Regularly monitor data breach notifications and relevant cybersecurity news.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

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