Bumble Failed To Protect User Data In ShinyHunters Hack, Class Action Suit Claims
A class action lawsuit claims Bumble failed to protect user data compromised in a ShinyHunters hack, exposing sensitive personal information.Summary
A Texas woman, Tyra Omirin, is suing Bumble following a data breach claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters. The suit alleges that Bumble’s network servers were “inadequately protected,” allowing ShinyHunters to access approximately 30GB of user data, including potentially full names, birth dates, addresses, and even Social Security numbers. While Bumble stated the breach was contained and did not affect member accounts or direct messages, the lawsuit claims the company negligently failed to implement adequate security measures. Omirin seeks damages for the time and expense incurred in monitoring her accounts and exploring identity theft protection, as well as injunctive relief requiring Bumble to improve its data security practices, including encryption and third-party security audits. She argues she paid for the service under the expectation of data protection, which was not fulfilled.
(Source：Mashable India)