Did BrandRoot Get Hacked?

[Billy Wagner]

Has anyone else just received a ton of emails from BrandRoot? I just got over 30 emails stating my account was closed, but the emails also reference other users accounts. Am I the only person who received emails like this?

 

[NamePrime]

I got those emails too. Even include accounts that weren't mine.

 

[Billy Wagner]

I got those emails too. Even includes accounts that wasn't mine.

Seems like someone hacked BrandRoot. Regardless, I have tons of new emails to add to my leads list! lol Just kidding. Sort of.

 

[alexatopper]

Hi,

Just received around 100 emails from Brandroot:

The emails contain usernames and email ids of users (mine and others) . So now I know the email ids of other user and they know mine. As I am writing this more emails are coming in.

Just amazed at the level of the bug

 

[McDuke]

That can't be good...

 

[Grilled]

I was asked to verify my account via link. I mistakenly entered my username and password in the same window, not thinking it could have been related to a hack.

Potentially sensitive information has been leaked:

Username:
Name:
Email Address:

 

[alexatopper]

I am getting more angry by the minute , a lot of people now know the username I use on non public platforms

 

[Billy Wagner]

I've tried to log into my account and I can't. I get the following message below:

"Login denied! Your account has either been blocked or you have not activated it yet. - See more at: https://www.brandroot.com/login#sthash.nF4d3xQF.dpuf"

Anyone else having the same issue?

 

[NamePrime]

phishing

 

[Grilled]

Anyone else having the same issue?

I was asked to verify my account via email link.

I was able to log in afterwords.

 

[Dominium]

This happened to me and 14 other users on 23-SEP-2015. Everyone on the public list could see everyone else's email details.

I expressed my concern regarding the fact that my account details were made public and also my disbelief that Brandroot cannot organise a simple BCC mailing list. They did not reply to my complaint.

I have since withdrawn all my names and never used Brandroot again. I'm saddened, but not surprised, that their complacency continues...

 

[Grilled]

phishing

Can you confirm this? Or were you saying it would be called a phishing attack if this was a hack designed to get me to enter my info?

I copied the domain from the email, [email protected], and tested it for an IDN. How can I test this further to determine if it was a phishing attack?

 

[Dominium]

https://www.namepros.com/threads/what-is-going-on-with-brandroot.947993/

moved here by mods

 

[Candace]

I got 65 of these emails.

 

[Enwych]

Soooooo hacked.

 

[infosec3]

I just received an unbelievable number of emails from Brandroot...

 

[Billy Wagner]

Soooooo hacked.

Seems that way. Perhaps @Brandroot could help clarify the situation.

 

[alexatopper]

They should just close the service if they cannot provide data security

 

[Enwych]

Soooooo hacked. Obviously. All my info is available on Whois, but still not good.

 

[NameOffice.]

Very sorry everybody! Looks like our email system had a bit of breakdown. For the privacy of the other individuals please delete these emails. The problem will be resolved today. You should not be receiving any more emails. I don't believe any existing accounts are affected. Let me know if you are unable to login if you already have an account with us.