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HighThe streaming app '17' reported a breach exposing 4 million users' data in 2016.
4,009,640 recordsBreach Apr 19, 2016Updated Jul 8, 2016
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Device informationEmail addressesIP addressesPasswordsUsernames
Detailed Analysis
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.