ProctorU confirms data breach after database leaked online

Online exam proctoring solution ProctorU has confirmed a data breach after a threat actor released a stolen database of user records on a hacker forum.

ProctorU is a proctoring service used by companies and colleges to monitor online tests for cheating.

Using installed software, webcams, and the computer's microphone, ProctorU will monitor a test taker's for behavior indicative of cheating. If cheating is suspected, the proctor can ask the student to show them parts of their room or desk with their webcam to ensure that cheating is not taking place.

ProctorU database leaked on a hacker forumLast month, BleepingComputer broke the story that a known data breach seller had leaked 18 company's databases for free on a hacker forum.

One of the leaked databases was for Proctoru.com and contains user records for 444,000 people allegedly registered at the online proctoring service.

Full article on https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proctoru-confirms-data-breach-after-database-leaked-online/

Update 10-8-2020, 22:00
ProctorU response (via Twitter) on our above article : "Hey there, we totally understand your concern and would like to be transparent about what we currently know. Please view this page for more information about that, and about the actions we're taking:https://www.proctoru.com/security-update"

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