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Likely somebody got their hands on a bunch of files as part of some other investigation, and found they were the kickstarter's user db.

It is indeed troubling that KS didn't detect the breach in the first place (or if they did, they kept it mum until forced by the authorities).




If the intruder is sophisticated enough they can find a way to fly under the radar.




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