FunkSec Ransomware Breach Exposes QuizTarget User Data
FunkSec Ransomware Attack on QuizTarget: A Detailed Analysis
The ransomware group FunkSec has claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack on QuizTarget, an Indian platform specializing in interactive quizzes and surveys. This breach has raised concerns about data security and privacy for QuizTarget's extensive user base.
About QuizTarget
QuizTarget, founded in 2020 by Harshal Jadhav and Vishal Kangane, is a versatile online platform designed to create interactive quizzes, surveys, and polls. The company, based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, operates under the name QuizTarget Technology Solutions LLP. It has quickly established itself as a leader in the media and internet sector, particularly noted for its Smart Logic Branching Technology, which enhances user engagement and lead segmentation. Despite its rapid growth and innovative offerings, QuizTarget's vulnerabilities have been exposed by this recent cyberattack.
Details of the Ransomware Attack
FunkSec has reportedly extracted 6 GB of sensitive data from QuizTarget, including millions of users' full names, payment details, email addresses, encrypted passwords, and government-issued IDs. The breach also compromised phone numbers, cookies, account transaction records, and secret authentication hashes. FunkSec has demanded a ransom of $1,000,000, with a compliance deadline set for January 1, 2025. The attack highlights significant privacy and security risks for QuizTarget's global user base.
Profile of FunkSec
FunkSec is an emerging cybercrime group first observed in December 2024. Known for its double extortion tactics, the group combines data exfiltration with encryption to pressure victims. FunkSec operates a Tor-based data-leak site, where it hosts breach announcements and other malicious tools. The group has been linked to over 10 breaches across various industries, including media, IT, retail, and education, targeting organizations in the United States, France, India, and beyond.
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