i2VPN Data Breach Exposed User Data in Telegram Group

In a recent data breach incident, threat actors claimed to have successfully hacked into i2VPN’s computer system and exfiltrated sensitive admin and user information, reveals a new report from SafetyDetectives.

Developed by i2tek, I2VPN is a free, no registration VPN proxy server app available to download on both Google Play and App Store. Since its launch, the app has been downloaded more than 500,000 times on Play store while for the iOS devices, the current download numbers are unavailable. Thus, making it inconceivable to estimate the number of users exposed to the breach.

The incident which occurred last month came to light when the researchers discovered the stolen information posted on an Arabic-speaking hacker channel. ‘’The hackers shared [..] on an Arabic-speaking hacker channel together with the message “حالا هی برید vpn های ناامن رایگان نصب کنید,” which, based on a web-translation, reads as “Now go install a free, unsecure VPN service,” stated the report.

The publicly available data contained the admin’s email ID and password, along with screenshots of the VPN’s dashboard displaying information about data centres and users’ subscription details. User subscription data included user account name, IDs, email addresses, payment information, and expiry dates. Although user data was not directly exposed by the hackers, access to admin credentials do present a potential threat. When accessed by a threat actor, it exposes the unsuspecting user to different security threats including spying and phishing attacks.

The report further revealed that the breached data was posted in a Telegram group on May 29, 2023. Details about the hackers behind this attack remain unknown as no threat group has claimed the attack nor has i2tek released any statement.

With the increasing data breach incidents, Telegram has become a preferred channel for threat actors to promote their wares and offer phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) subscriptions. Thus, individuals who are i2VPN paid or free subscribers should deploy security measures like updating their login credentials and scanning devices with good antivirus software.