HIGH SEVERITYTelecom

StarNet Data Breach

Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence

7.5Severity
139KRecords
10Data Fields
2015Year

Impact & Downstream Threats

This breach carries high risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats:
  • Credential stuffing against reused passwords across other platforms
  • Identity verification bypass using name + date of birth combination
  • SIM swap attacks where phone numbers are present
  • Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses

Breach Intelligence

EntityStarNet
OrganizationPrivate Company • Moldova
Breach DateFebruary 2015
Disclosure42105.0
Records Exposed~139K
Attack VectorUnknown
SourceHave I Been Pwned / ObscureIQ intelligence
StatusConfirmed

Executive Summary

In February 2015, the Moldavian ISP "StarNet" had it's database published online. The dump included nearly 140k email addresses, many with personal details including contact information, usage patterns of the ISP and even passport numbers.

About StarNet

Telecommunications and internet services provider.

Private CompanyMoldovastarnet.md

Data Points Exposed

Verified fields in the released dataset:
Dates of birth
Email addresses
Full names
Gender
IP addresses
Passwords
Phone numbers

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 139K records identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Recommended Actions

⚠️ Do not assume this is low sensitivity.

Change Passwords
Change your StarNet password immediately and any account sharing similar credentials.
Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for emails referencing this breach. Verify communications through official channels.
Secure Email & Enable MFA
Email compromise is often the first pivot point. Enable multi-factor authentication.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Watch for unauthorized credit applications and suspicious activity.
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ObscureIQ clients: this breach is indexed in your profile.
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the StarNet data breach?

In February 2015, StarNet experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 139K records containing personal information.

What data was exposed?

The exposed data includes fields such as customer service records:customer interaction, date of birth, email address, full name, gender.

How many records were affected?

Approximately 139K records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

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If you are:
  • A public-facing individual
  • A high-profile executive
  • A customer of StarNet
  • Or concerned about credential reuse
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Classification Tags

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