We’re tracking data breaches that are most likely caused by leaked secrets and keeping this page up-to-date.
W Social (@wsocial.eu)
This is not a leak. It is public information all our users have given consent when they verified
W Social (@wsocial.eu)
As we have communicated. We did the update on Septemebr 17th. Now a question back to you @wdonthavetime.selfhosted.social Who have funded you and what is your connection to other PDS operators? What is your motive to create a site framing public information as a "data-leak" what's your motive?
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As we have communicated. We did the update on Septemebr 17th. Now a question back to you @wdonthavetime.selfhosted.social Who have funded you and what is your connection to other PDS operators? What is your motive to create a site framing public information as a "data-leak" what's your motive?
Really important to notice the sleight of hand here. Nobody reported that @wsocial.eu *leaked* the data (except for W Social saying in their denials that others reported this). We all agree this over-publication was done on purpose, by design, in a way that is not totally clear to everyday users.
heiseonline
Das soziale Netz W Social will sich mit einer Verifizierung aller Konten von der Konkurrenz abheben. Dass einige gesammelte Daten publik sind, sei kein Fehler. #Social Media
@palle.eurosky.social just published a powerful exposé about the #WSocial "it's not a leak if we intentionally publish it" ID data controversy. I highly recommend you read it (it's in German, but you could use your browser's translation tool): metacheles.de/w-social-datenskandal/ #WIdentity #GDPR
W Social: Verifiziert heisst veroeffentlicht
www.metacheles.deData leaks in Japan 2026
I’ve long been critical of the weak cybersecurity in Japan, but this is specifically about the series of data leaks circa September/October 2026 (hoping it won’t go on for longer). This is unfortunately such a huge I Told You So moment for me
情報漏洩に関する企業アンケート｜株式会社 帝国データバンク[TDB]
Over 16% of Japanese companies experience data breaches
GMO系「国内不正アクセス、中国製AIソフトの使用確認」
【企業一覧】個人情報の漏洩・恐れを公表した企業など 随時更新
Proton Drive
医療や金融の個人データを保護へ 漏洩リスク防止に法整備の検討開始：朝日新聞
