Nameless Malware
HighA malware campaign compromised 3.25 million devices and exposed 1.1 million email addresses between 2018 and 2020.
- Records exposed
- 1,121,484 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 1, 2020
- Last update
- Updated Jan 5, 2022
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In January 2021, NordLocker identified and disclosed a malware campaign, referred to as 'Nameless Malware,' which occurred between 2018 and 2020. The malware involved in this campaign infected 3.25 million devices, resulting in the breach of 1.2 TB of sensitive data. The compromised data included files, credentials, and screenshots captured from infected devices, as well as over one million email addresses that were later provided to the HaveIBeenPwned platform for awareness purposes.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may be affected by identity theft, unauthorized use of their accounts, or exposure of personal and professional data.
- Business Impact
- Organizations face potential account compromises and exposure of confidential information.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Personal Computing
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Update passwords immediately.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.
- •Use comprehensive anti-malware tools to check devices for infection.
Preventive Measures
- •Employ strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.
- •Avoid downloading files from untrusted sources.
- •Ensure robust malware protection is in place on all devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.