Vimeo confirms data breach affecting users | DigitalShield – Escudo Digital

Vimeo, the online video service aimed at professionals, has suffered a data breach that reportedly affected numerous users and clients of the platform. The company admitted this through a statement indicating that the security incident actually occurred at Anodot, an external analytics provider. Their initial investigation determined that the databases accessed by the cybercriminals mainly contained technical data, video titles, and metadata, and in some cases, client email addresses. The threat actors reportedly did not obtain video content, valid user login credentials, or payment card information, they assure. Additionally, Vimeo insists that “the access credentials of Vimeo users and clients are secure” and that the incident has not caused any disruption to their systems or service. “Upon learning of the incident, we immediately deactivated all Anodot credentials, removed the Anodot integration with Vimeo systems, and hired external security experts to assist in the investigation. We have also notified law enforcement authorities,” they state. The investigation continues, and the firm has committed to “taking appropriate measures” as more information becomes available. For now, the audiovisual company has not provided information on the number of users and clients potentially affected by this unauthorized access. Breach hunters The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has claimed
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