Brinztech Alert: The Alleged Data of DevCamp are Leaked

Dark Web News Analysis

The dark web news reports a concerning data leak involving DevCamp, a well-known training academy and coding bootcamp. A threat actor on a hacker forum is distributing a dataset in CSV format containing multiple files related to individuals interested in the academy’s programs.

The breach, allegedly claimed for January 2026, covers a data range from 2020 to 2022. Despite the data being historical, the leaked fields are highly sensitive and static: Full Names, Physical Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, Dates of Birth, Professional/Academic Status, and most critically, National ID Numbers (DNI/NIE). This confirms the breach likely impacts citizens in Spain or regions using the DNI/NIE nomenclature.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

Breaches of educational institutions differ from standard e-commerce leaks because they target individuals at a pivotal career moment, often exposing them to long-term identity risks:

• The DNI/NIE Risk (Identity Theft): The exposure of National ID Numbers (DNI/NIE) is the most severe aspect of this leak. Unlike a password or credit card, a DNI cannot be changed. Attackers can use this number combined with Full Names and Addresses to open fraudulent bank accounts, take out micro-loans, or sign contracts in the victim’s name.
• “Fake Scholarship” Phishing: The dataset consists of individuals “interested” in training. Attackers know these victims are looking for career advancement. They can launch targeted phishing campaigns offering “exclusive scholarships” or “guaranteed job placement” fees to extract money from eager students.
• Static Data Value: While the records date back to 2020-2022, data points like Date of Birth and National ID never expire. This “static” data remains valuable to identity thieves for decades.
• Professional Status Exploitation: Knowing a user’s Academic Status (e.g., “Unemployed” or “Student”) allows scammers to tailor their social engineering attacks. They might target unemployed individuals with fake “Work from Home” scams that require upfront payments for equipment.

Mitigation Strategies

To protect personal identity and financial future, the following strategies are recommended:

• Identity Monitoring: Victims (especially those in Spain) should monitor their credit reports and bank accounts for any unauthorized loans or contracts opened using their DNI.
• Official Verification: Be extremely skeptical of any unsolicited calls or emails claiming to be from DevCamp offering new courses or refunds. Verify all offers through the official website.
• Phishing Awareness: If you receive job offers that seem “too good to be true” and reference your interest in coding or training, treat them with suspicion.
• Credential Hygiene: Although passwords were not explicitly mentioned in the CSV summary, it is standard practice to update passwords for any account associated with the email address used for DevCamp.

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