Data Privacy 22 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Coupang data leak widens again: 165,000 more users as US pressure builds
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Coupang data leak widens again: 165,000 more users as US pressure builds

Coupang confirmed personal data from 165,000 more users was leaked in a breach first reported last year. Seoul’s national security adviser said the fallout is affecting trade and security talks with Washington. A US House panel has subpoenaed Coupang for records in a probe of alleged discrimination against American firms. Coupang shares fell about 10% in US trading.
February 5, 2026
Nike investigates alleged 1.4TB data leak after “World Leaks” hacking claim
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Nike investigates alleged 1.4TB data leak after “World Leaks” hacking claim

Nike is investigating a possible data breach after the group World Leaks claimed to have leaked 1.4 terabytes of company files online. Cybernews and The Register reported the files appear to contain design and manufacturing data, not customer or employee personal information. Nike has not confirmed what was stolen or if a ransom was demanded. Shares of Nike were unchanged late Monday morning.
January 26, 2026
150 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail and Facebook Logins Found in Open Database
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150 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail and Facebook Logins Found in Open Database

A security researcher discovered an unsecured database with about 149 million username-password pairs, including millions linked to Gmail and Facebook accounts. The cache, traced to infostealer malware, was removed after the alert. The database included credentials for banking, streaming, crypto, and government accounts, with no password protection or encryption.
January 25, 2026
Under Armour data breach scare: 72 million customer records surface on hacking forum
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Under Armour data breach scare: 72 million customer records surface on hacking forum

Under Armour is investigating claims that hackers leaked data from about 72 million customer accounts online. Breach tracker Have I Been Pwned reports exposed emails, birth dates, locations, and purchase details. The Everest ransomware group demanded ransom in November and published the data in January. Under Armour says no payment systems or passwords were compromised.
January 22, 2026