Temu Refutes Data Breach Claims Amid Hacker Allegations of 87 Million Stolen Records

In a bold response to recent allegations, e-commerce platform Temu has denied any data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen a database containing 87 million customer records. The hacker, known as 'smokinthashit,' took to the BreachForums hacking forum, offering the alleged data for sale and providing a sample as proof.

Temu’s Response: No Breach Detected

Temu conducted a thorough investigation and stated that the data samples presented by the hacker do not match any records in their system. The company asserted, “The claims are categorically false; the data being circulated is not from our systems. Not a single line of data matches our transaction records.” Temu emphasized their commitment to user security and announced plans to pursue legal action against those spreading misinformation.

About Temu: Rapid Growth and Global Reach

Founded in China, Temu has quickly expanded its presence worldwide, gaining popularity in Europe and the United States for its competitive pricing on a wide array of products, from clothing to electronics. Despite facing scrutiny over data privacy and product quality, Temu has not previously been implicated in a major data breach incident.

Hacker Claims Unfounded Access

While the hacker claims to have access to Temu’s internal systems and vulnerabilities, they have not provided evidence to substantiate these assertions. BleepingComputer reached out to the hacker, who maintained their position, but the validity of their claims remains uncertain.

Protecting Your Information

Regardless of the outcome, incidents like this can damage a company’s reputation and erode customer trust. Temu users are advised to enable two-factor authentication, change passwords to strong, unique ones, and remain alert for potential phishing attempts.

Linux Hunters has sought further clarification from Temu regarding the hacker’s additional claims but has yet to receive a response.