A dark web post has triggered alarm in the gig economy sector, warning that millions of Paidwork users face potential data theft. An anonymous threat actor announced an auction of approximately 22 million users’ personal and financial information on a cybercriminal forum. Paidwork is a micro-task platform offering quick earnings for simple online work. The company reports over 25 million global members, though figures vary by source—app stores show 4 million downloads, while LinkedIn references 15 million freelancers. The platform has aggressively expanded its presence in North American markets through targeted advertising campaigns.
