The database of Bigbasket has allegedly listed on the dark web. This work is done by a hacking group named Shinyhunters. This database listed online includes important information like users’ email address, name, date and phone number.
Notorous Blackmail Actor “Shinyhunters” Simply Leaked The Database of “Bigbasket, A Famous Indian ??????? Online Grocery Delivery Service. (@bigbasket_com,
20,000,000+ clients affected and information such as emails, names, Hashed passwords, birthdates and phone numbers were leaked. pic.twitter.com/td5tmxnkh7
– Alon Gal (Under the Breach) (@underthebreach) April 25, 2021
Cyber-security researcher Rajasekhar Rajaharia told Gadgets 360 that the leaked database is associated with the breech that Bigbasket himself confirmed in November last year.
Shinyhunters alleged the alleged bigbasket database available for download on the dark web in the last weekend. It is also said to be involved in the hashed passwords of the affected customers. However, it is reported that some passwords in the plane text have now been put to sell on the dark web.
Meanwhile, the website providing information to users about their data leaks “Have I Been Pwned?” Has also sent emails to inform some affected users about data leaks.
You can check the information about whether your information is in this database or not through Have I Been PWNED. You will have to enter your email id or mobile number inside the box on the home and click on the ‘Pwned’ button. This website will show information about all the agreements made with the e-mail address you have entered.