Unacademy Data Breach (2020)

Modus Operandi:

• Hackers accessed data of over 11 million users, including IDs, passwords, and email addresses.
• The compromised data was sold on the dark web for around ₹1.5 lakh INR.

Investigation Steps:

1. Discovery: Cybersecurity firm Cyble reported the breach.
2. Verification: Unacademy assessed the extent of the breach.
3. Security Audit: Internal systems were audited to identify vulnerabilities.
4. Law Enforcement Involvement: Authorities were notified for further investigation.
5. User Advisory: Users were advised to update credentials and enhance security measures.