A huge leak by a popular camgirl porn site has exposed the names and chat records of millions of randy users. The sensitive information was inadvertently posted online by the site’s server, according to researchers at Security Detectives.
The breach, which occurred earlier this month, involved a number of adult sites owned by Barcelona-based VTS Media, a company that owns sex worker porn websites like MyFreeCams and StripChat. The leak was spotted by researcher Bob Diachenko, who says the servers associated with the sites were publicly accessible on the internet for more than three days after they were misconfigured.
Affected were millions of adult models, their customers and visitors to the sites. The data included names, chat records and sexual orientation as well as IP addresses. Diachenko notified the site, but they did not respond to his inquiry.
Cam girl porn sites have become a staple of the modern web and attract millions of men and women looking for virtual sex. In addition to the sexual content, these webcams are used to build relationships with fans who often send tips and even pay for private sessions. But there’s a dark side to these sites that can lead to cyber blackmail.
The hackers exploit the trust that cam girls build with their subscribers, gaining access to passwords and other personal information. Then they record their victims on the webcam and use that to blackmail them for money or other things.
Another issue is the risk of being hacked by malware. The malicious code can install a virus on the computer that forces the user’s webcam to start recording. It can be very hard to remove from the system, and it can be used to blackmail the victim.
To protect yourself, make sure that you never click any links sent by a cam girl. These can be random links to websites with viruses that can infect your computer and steal your personal information. Also, always use antivirus software on your device to help prevent these attacks.