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The streaming app '17' reported a breach exposing 4 million users' data in 2016.

Records exposed
4,009,640 records
Breach date
Breach Apr 19, 2016
Last update
Updated Jul 8, 2016
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Device informationEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In April 2016, the streaming app '17' experienced a data breach where approximately 4 million unique user records containing email addresses, IP addresses, usernames, and unsalted MD5-hashed passwords were extracted and subsequently listed for sale on a dark market platform.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed email addresses and weakly encrypted passwords increased risk of account compromise.
Business Impact
Reputation damage and potential user trust loss for the app.
Affected Sectors
  • Entertainment
  • Streaming Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Users should immediately change their app password and any similar passwords used elsewhere.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized access and take action if anomalies are detected.

Preventive Measures

  • •Avoid using the same password across multiple platforms.
  • •Apps should implement strong hashing algorithms with salting for password storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Change your password associated with the app and other services where you used the same password immediately.