**News Flash: Fractal ID Data Breach Affects Small User Base**

Blockchain identity platform Fractal ID experienced a data breach on July 14, as revealed on their website on July 17. The breach impacted approximately 0.5% of Fractal ID's user base. Partners like Gnosis Pay, Acala, Polygon ID, and Lukso may be indirectly affected, though Fractal hasn't specified which ones.

- **Incident Details**: An unauthorized third party accessed an operator's account, running an API script to retrieve user data. The breach lasted from 05:14 to 07:29 AM UTC.

- **Compromised Data**: Potentially includes names, email addresses, wallet addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, and document images.

- **Response**: Fractal contained the breach within its environment and advised affected users to be wary of unsolicited communications.

Gnosis Pay users received email alerts about the breach, urging caution. This incident underscores the ongoing risks associated with storing sensitive KYC data in the crypto space.