Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Database of Livrenpoche is on Sale

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a significant data breach involving Livrenpoche, a popular online marketplace for second-hand books. A threat actor on a hacker forum is selling a database allegedly containing over 716,000 customer records.

The breach reportedly occurred in January 2026. The asking price is relatively low at $400 USD, payable in XMR (Monero), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency often used to obfuscate transaction trails. The compromised data fields reportedly include Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Partial Names/Physical Addresses. While the seller claims some data is “partial” or hidden, the volume of contact information makes this a potent tool for mass marketing fraud.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of e-commerce platforms, even those dealing in low-cost items like used books, provide raw material for highly effective social engineering:

• “Delivery Exception” Phishing: The most immediate threat is Smishing (SMS Phishing). With over 700,000 phone numbers and the context of online shopping, scammers can send texts like: “Livrenpoche: Your order #8291 cannot be delivered due to missing postage. Pay €1.99 here.” The link leads to a credit card theft page.
• Data Reconstruction: While the seller notes Partial Names or addresses, attackers often use “Enrichment Services.” They cross-reference the leaked Email Addresses or Phone Numbers with other massive public breaches to fill in the missing blanks, eventually building a complete profile of the victim.
• Credential Stuffing: If the database includes passwords (even if not explicitly highlighted in the sales pitch, they are often part of such dumps), attackers will test them against major French retailers (Fnac, Amazon.fr).
• Targeted “Collector” Scams: Livrenpoche attracts book collectors. Attackers can use the email list to send targeted scams offering “rare editions” or fake subscription renewals for literary services, exploiting the specific interests of the user base.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect personal privacy and avoid shipping scams, the following strategies are recommended:

• Phishing Awareness: Customers should be suspicious of any email or text claiming to be from Livrenpoche regarding a “failed delivery” or “refund,” especially if they haven’t ordered recently.
• Official Verification: Always log in directly to the Livrenpoche website to check order status; never click links in unsolicited messages.
• Password Hygiene: Users should change their password on the site and ensure it is not reused on their email or banking accounts.
• Breach Investigation: The company must verify the authenticity of the sample data to determine if this is a fresh breach of their SQL database or a “combolist” (recycled data) being passed off as new.

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