UPDATE: A hacker using the alias “Lovely” has just leaked the personal data of over 2.3 million Wired.com users, raising significant privacy concerns. The breach was posted on December 20, 2025, on a newly launched hacking forum called Breach Stars.
The leaked data contains sensitive information such as full names, email addresses, user IDs, display names, and timestamps of account creation and updates. Although no password or payment information is included, the presence of real email addresses makes this breach particularly alarming. The data spans accounts created from 2011 to 2022, indicating it was extracted from a live database rather than a static marketing list.
According to the hacker, the breach affects more than 40 million accounts across various Condé Nast properties, including well-known brands such as GQ, Vogue, and The New Yorker. The breakdown of records claims the following:
– GQ: 994,072 accounts
– Self: 2,075,122 accounts
– Wired: 2,366,576 accounts
– Vogue: 1,959,212 accounts
– Allure: 1,871,068 accounts
– Bon Appétit: 2,030,162 accounts
– The New Yorker: 6,796,525 accounts
– Glamour: 1,461,408 accounts
– Architectural Digest: 854,862 accounts
– Vanity Fair: 1,637,038 accounts
– Teen Vogue: 586,194 accounts
– Golf Digest: 684,549 accounts
– Condé Nast Traveler: 1,080,711 accounts
Notably, the hacker also mentioned a mysterious entry labeled “NIL,” containing 9,468,938 accounts, which does not align with any known Condé Nast brand, raising further questions about the scope of the breach.
As of now, Condé Nast has not issued any public confirmation regarding the breach. Social media reports indicate that samples from the leak have been verified as containing real user account details, including names and emails. Ongoing attempts to validate the authenticity of the data continue, with Hackread.com confirming the legitimacy of the leaked records.
The hacker previously approached journalists, claiming to act as a security researcher, but their credibility was questioned after they threatened to leak the data publicly. The method used to extract the data remains undisclosed, adding to the uncertainty surrounding this incident.
This is a developing story, and until Condé Nast provides an official statement, all claims surrounding the breach should be treated with caution. Users of Wired.com and other associated Condé Nast brands are urged to stay vigilant and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
As more information becomes available, the implications of this breach will likely resonate widely across the digital landscape. Stay tuned for updates on this urgent situation.
