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Hacker Behind Wired.com Leak Now Selling Full 40M Condé Nast Records

A hacker claims to be selling nearly 40 million Condé Nast user records after leaking Wired.com data, with multiple major brands allegedly affected.

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A hacker using the alias “Lovely” is selling nearly 40 million (39,970,158) Condé Nast user records that allegedly belong to the company’s subsidiary websites, many of which rank among the most popular sites worldwide.

****Background****

On December 27, 2025, Hackread.com reported that a hacker using the alias “Lovely” leaked a database containing the personal details of 2.3 million Wired.com users. Wired.com is a major American magazine and website owned by Condé Nast.

Alongside the download link, the hacker accused Condé Nast of ignoring repeated security warnings. Three days after the Wired.com leak, the hacker announced that the entire Condé Nast dataset was being put up for sale.

****Allegedly Impacted Sites and Data Offered****

Condé Nast has neither confirmed nor denied the claims. However, the list of websites shared by the hacker is extensive and spans multiple industries. Below is the full list of sites that are allegedly affected, along with the corresponding user counts currently being offered for sale on a cybercrime forum.

1. 9,468,938 - NIL
2. 6,796,525 - NYR
3. 2,647,152 - EPI
4. 2,366,576 - WIR
5. 2,075,122 - SELF
6. 2,030,162 - BNA
7. 1,959,212 - VOG
8. 1,871,068 - ALLURE
9. 1,637,038 - VANITYFAIR
10. 1,461,408 - GLAMOUR
11. 1,289,744 - NTD
12. 1,080,711 - TVL
13. 994,072 - MEN
14. 854,862 - AD
15. 684,549 - GOLFDIGEST
16. 622,178 - LKY
17. 586,194 - TEENVOGUE
18. 527,598 - BRI
19. 350,026 - STYLE
20. 202,173 - CONCIERGE
21. 80,951 - DET
22. 64,365 - GMT
23. 57,924 - WMG
24. 51,955 - UWD
25. 51,797 - UVO
26. 30,434 - UGQ
27. 26,136 - CNT
28. 24,881 - CNEE_UK_CTR
29. 24,069 - UVF
30. 17,746 - CNEE_UK_HAG
31. 13,046 - UGM
32. 10,431 - CNEE_UK_WOI
33. 8,327 - CNEE_UK_TAT
34. 1,436 - CNEE_UK_GQS
35. 1,252 - CN

The price of the data has not been disclosed by the hacker. However, the contents of the dataset have been outlined and reportedly include a large volume of personal information, including the following:

  1. ID
  2. Email addresses
  3. Phone numbers
  4. First name
  5. Last name
  6. Gender
  7. Birthday
  8. Addresses
  9. Display names

and more…

The authenticity of the dataset has not been independently verified. Hackread.com will continue monitoring the situation and update this report if Condé Nast issues a statement or if further technical validation of the data becomes available.

Screenshot of the hacker’s post offering the alleged Condé Nast records (Image credit: Hackread.com)

If the claims are accurate, affected users could face an increased risk of phishing, credential stuffing, and targeted scams. Users of Condé Nast-owned platforms are advised to change passwords, enable multi-factor authentication where available, and remain cautious of unsolicited emails or messages referencing their subscriptions or accounts.

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