InfoJobs, a prominent online job portal, has confirmed that it has experienced a cyberattack, leading to a significant data breach affecting user profiles on its platform.

The company reported that cybercriminals utilized stolen user credentials to access its services, resulting in the exposure of an important amount of user data.

In an official statement, InfoJobs acknowledged that it had recently identified the breach and clarified that it had taken immediate measures to secure its systems.

The extent of the user data compromised and the number of affected users have not been disclosed.

InfoJobs has also initiated a detailed investigation and is notifying the relevant authorities about the incident.

The company emphasized that while its internal systems were not directly compromised, unauthorized access was made possible due to the theft of user login credentials obtained from external sources.

InfoJobs highlighted the frequent practice of users reusing usernames and passwords across multiple websites, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Such stolen credentials are commonly exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to various online services.

In light of this incident, the company underscored the importance of robust account security practices, including the use of unique passwords.

InfoJobs is urging all its users to adopt better security measures to enhance their account safety.

Juan Sureda, the General Director of InfoJobs, expressed an understanding of the concerns raised by this type of incident, stating that trust is essential to the company's operations.

Following the containment of the threat, InfoJobs has commenced a comprehensive investigation and implemented additional controls to detect and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The monitoring of its systems has also been reinforced to enhance overall security.