URGENT UPDATE: A hacker identified as “Lovely” has leaked personal data for over 2.3 million Wired.com users, raising alarms about a potential breach of 40 million accounts across various Condé Nast properties. The shocking leak was posted today, December 20, 2025, on the newly launched hacking forum, Breach Stars, and includes a download link with sensitive user information.
The exposed data comprises full names, email addresses, user IDs, and account creation timestamps, with records dating back to 2011. Fortunately, no passwords or payment information were included, but the presence of real email addresses poses a significant privacy concern. Users should be aware that while many records contain empty fields for personal details, valid emails from providers such as Gmail and AOL confirm the authenticity of the leaked data.
The hacker’s post claims to reveal data from several other Condé Nast brands, including:
– GQ: 994,072 records
– Vogue: 1,959,212 records
– The New Yorker: 6,796,525 records
– Vanity Fair: 1,637,038 records
– And others, totaling over 40 million accounts compromised.
Authorities suspect the data was sourced from a live or archived database, suggesting that the hacker had direct access to Wired.com’s account system or a shared Condé Nast identity platform. This alarming breach indicates a significant vulnerability within Condé Nast’s security infrastructure.
As of now, Condé Nast has not issued an official statement confirming or denying the breach. Efforts to verify the legitimacy of the leaked data are ongoing, yet preliminary checks by cybersecurity experts reveal that the information appears to be valid. Despite this, users are urged to remain cautious and vigilant.
In a troubling twist, the hacker previously contacted journalists, including Dissent Doe from DataBreaches.net, posing as a security researcher. However, doubts about their credibility arose, leading to threats of public data leaks, further complicating the situation and raising concerns about the hacker’s intentions.
The exact methods used to extract the data remain undisclosed, but expert analyses confirm the legitimacy of the leaked records. Until Condé Nast publicly addresses these claims, all associated information should be treated with skepticism.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates as this situation evolves. Users and those affiliated with Condé Nast brands are encouraged to monitor the situation closely and take necessary precautions to protect their personal information.
