Privacy News Hackers Dump 1.7 Million Snapchat User Data on Dark Web

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Anonymous Indian hackers are taking revenge on Snapchat's CEO and claim to have leaked a database containing the credentials of 1.7 million users.

The hackers are particularly upset after Evan Spiegel, Snapchat CEO, reportedly made a rather nasty remark regarding expansion plans. According to claims that emerged last weeks as an ex-employee filed a lawsuit against the company, Spiegel shut down suggestions to expand to certain international markets, saying Snapchat is for "rich people" and didn't want to expand into poor countries like India or Spain.

The allegations were slammed by the company. "Obviously Snapchat is for everyone! It's available worldwide to download for free. these words were written by a disgruntled former employee. We are grateful for our Snapchat community in India and around the world," Snap said.

After a widespread boycott campaign was launched, demanding Spiegel apologizes, hackers did their part. In fact, the Indian hackers claim the vu... (read more)

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