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Truecaller Database Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

Deepanker Verma July 17, 2013 Uncategorized

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Hackers group, Syrian Electronic Army has hacked global phone database Truecaller and hacked its complete database. They announced it via twitter.

Sorry @Truecaller, we needed your database, thank you for it 🙂 http://t.co/fC6ZyYAGTG #SEA #SyrianElectronicArmy
— SyrianElectronicArmy (@Official_SEA12) July 17, 2013

They managed to hack Truecaller’s system by exploiting a WordPress vulnerability found. They claimed to have stolen 7 databases along with main database of Truecaller. Main database is in 450 GB in size.

They have also leaked the login credentials of the database. Hackers also claimed to have millions of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google accounts. They have also leaked login credentials online.

They have also posted a snapshot showing older version of WordPress used in TrueCaller website.

TrueCaller has also shutdown the website and added an error message, “We are doing some upgrades. Thank you for your patience.” At the time of writing the post, website was showing the error message.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.