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by JCharante 255 days ago
> how is one going to use this data to cause a loss the data owner?

1 email to my sister going "I have hacked into your computer and know xyz I'll spill your secrets unless you pay" was enough to make her freak out. It's all stuff that can be obtained from these leaks.

Vietnam is particularly bad with breaches. For like 25 cents you can send a telegram bot a phone number and it will immediately reply with DOB, ID number, Home Address, Facebook profiles, Instagram profiles. I know this because everyone gets a freebie and I tested it out.