Russian media streaming platform ‘START’ (start.ru) has confirmed a data breach that exposed 7.5 million users’ info.
Start is a subscription-based international streaming service available worldwide with Russian-based production. The service is a part of START digital media holding that also includes production company Start, distribution company All Media and talent agency Start Talent.
The platform’s administrators shared that network intruders managed to steal a 2021 database from its systems and are now distributing samples online.
The stolen database contains email addresses, phone numbers, and usernames. START characterizes it as uninteresting to most cybercriminals as it can’t be used for taking over accounts.
Financial information, bank card data, browsing history, or user passwords have not been impacted because these details were not present in the database.
“We have already fixed the vulnerability, and access to our data is closed,” mentions the statement on Telegram.
Even though a global reset isn’t enforced by START, it is recommended that all users change their passwords.
