When the “what-if” becomes “what’s next” – Why the alleged GCash leak matters to every Filipino
On October 25, 2025, a dark-web seller claimed to offer GCash user data, including eKYC records and ID scans. The listing was unverified, but if genuine it would mean identity theft, SIM-swap, and phishing risks for users, and serious trust and regulatory fallout for PH fintech.