A German cloud provider accidentally leaked personal details about almost all Georgians, putting millions at risk of identity theft and scams.
A German cloud service accidentally leaked personal info about nearly everyone in Georgia, according to cybersecurity experts.
What Happened?
Cybersecurity expert Bob Dyachenko found an online database that wasn’t protected by a password.
This database had millions of personal records about people living in Georgia.
The database had two sections:
- One with 5 million records
- Another with 7 million records
Since Georgia’s population is under 4 million, this means almost every Georgian’s information could be in there—some entries might’ve just been duplicates.

What Info Was Leaked?
The database had a lot of sensitive details, including:
- ID numbers
- Names
- Birthdays
- Genders
- Phone numbers
- Other private info
This kind of data could be used by scammers or hackers for identity theft, phishing scams, or worse.
Who’s Responsible?
The leaked data was on a server owned by a German cloud company.
Once the leak was discovered, the server was taken offline pretty quickly.
But it’s unclear if the company was notified or if hackers had already seen or stolen the data.
According to Dyachenko, the leaked info might’ve been collected from different sources, like government or business records, but no one knows exactly where it came from.
Why Does This Matter?
Because it’s not clear who owns the data, it’s hard for people to take action or hold anyone accountable for the leak.
“This leak highlights how complicated it is to protect data across countries,” Dyachenko said.
For Georgians, this means millions of people could now be at risk of scams, fraud, or worse.
What Should You Do?
If you’re in Georgia, here’s what you can do to protect yourself:
- Be cautious of emails, texts, or calls asking for your personal info. Scammers might use this leaked data to trick people.
- Check your bank accounts and other personal accounts for anything unusual.
- Don’t share sensitive info unless you’re absolutely sure it’s safe.
This leak is a big reminder that companies need to do a better job protecting our personal information.
Stronger security and stricter laws could help prevent things like this from happening again.
Stay safe, and keep an eye on your personal info!
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