Data Breach
Genesis Market (Takedown) Data Breach
0 records exposed • April 2023
The FBI shut down Genesis Market, a criminal website that sold complete copies of people's browser sessions. Criminals could buy your login cookies and pretend to be you.
What Happened
FBI-led Operation Cookie Monster seized Genesis Market, which sold stolen browser fingerprints and credentials that allowed criminals to impersonate victims.
Attack method: Law enforcement takedown
What Data Was Exposed
Stolen credentials, Browser fingerprints, Session cookies, Digital identities
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Check if you were affected at haveibeenpwned.com
- 2.
Clear all browser cookies and log out everywhere
- 3.
Change passwords for important accounts
Lessons for Businesses
- • Session cookies are valuable to criminals
- • Browser fingerprints enable account takeover
- • International law enforcement cooperation works
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