: The actual hack occurred, remaining undetected for years.
: Security researchers and journalists (notably from Forbes ) discovered the data circulating on dark web forums. : The actual hack occurred, remaining undetected for years
: Investigation revealed the intrusion happened through a compromised VPN account , which gave attackers unauthorized access to the company's production database. Timeline of the Leak Timeline of the Leak : Optimal Payments (Skrill’s
: Optimal Payments (Skrill’s parent company) confirmed the historical breach after being presented with the evidence. Why This Is Still Noted The data has since been added to breach
This refers to a historical data breach involving (now known as Skrill ) that occurred in 2009 but only became widely public in October 2015 .
This incident is frequently cited in security contexts because it highlights how personal data remains valuable to criminals long after a breach occurs. The data has since been added to breach notification services like Have I Been Pwned , allowing former users to check if their legacy information was part of the leak. Money Bookers Data Breach - Have I Been Pwned
The breach is a classic example of a "delayed leak," where sensitive data stolen years prior eventually surfaced on the dark web, prompting official disclosure and investigation. Breach Details : Moneybookers (now Skrill ).