8tracks
High8Tracks faced a breach in June 2017, exposing emails and password hashes.
- Records exposed
- 17,979,961 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jun 27, 2017
- Last update
- Updated Aug 25, 2019
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2017, the digital platform 8Tracks, known for playlist sharing, experienced a security breach affecting approximately 18 million user accounts. The breach occurred due to unauthorized access via an employee's GitHub account that was not secured with two-factor authentication. As a result, email addresses and password hashes (for users not utilizing alternative login methods) were exposed.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed email and password combinations could lead to account compromise.
- Business Impact
- Reputation damage and potential legal consequences.
- Affected Sectors
- Technology
- Music Streaming
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change passwords for accounts associated with the breached email.
- •Enable multi-factor authentication on all services.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize multi-factor authentication.
- •Educate employees on secure credential practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.