Tell HN: Scribd Breached

Scribd, a digital library and document-sharing platform, has experienced a security incident where an unauthorized third party may have accessed user data, including email addresses, last 4 digits of credit card numbers, credit card issuers, expiration dates, and payment history. The company has secured the affected system, notified law enforcement and data protection authorities, and is working with a cybersecurity firm to strengthen access controls and monitoring. Users are advised to be cautious of phishing attempts and report any suspicious messages to Scribd's help center or call the dedicated hotline.